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New Year You! How To Stay Active All 2023.

  New Year You! How To Stay Active All 2023. Introduction When looking at the New Year, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. You might not know where to start or how to keep yourself motivated throughout the year. The good news is that there are many things you can do to stay active while also making sure you're mentally and physically healthy. In this article, we'll go over some of these things so that your New Year will be full of success! Exercise. Exercise. It’s not just great for your body, it’s also good for your mind. Exercise can help you sleep better, feel more positive, more confident, and motivated, and even improve your memory. Studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can help slow down the process of aging by improving cardiovascular health, reducing blood pressure, and keeping weight in check (which means less stress on joints). A study conducted by researchers at Harvard University found that people who exercised regularly had better scores on tests d...

Fall Into Fitness To Improve Balance And Mobility

  Fall Into Fitness To Improve Balance And Mobility (BPT) - Falling is a common concern among seniors, particularly as a fall has the potential to be more devastating for an older adult than the small scrape or bruise many might expect. While Fall Prevention Awareness Month is in September, it’s always a good time to learn more about these very real risks and ways to reduce them. A simple step like joining a senior fitness program can significantly reduce the impact of falls or even prevent them entirely. Not only are these programs effective, but as members will tell you, they’re lots of fun, and you may already be eligible to participate. SilverSneakers, the nation’s leading fitness program for older adults, is available to more than 18 million Americans through select Medicare plans. The gravity of falls Falls have been a fact of life for each of us, ever since we took our first steps as infants. While often embarrassing and sometimes painful, as we get older, they may beco...

The Impact Of Physical Activity On Loneliness And Social Isolation For Older Adults

The Impact Of Physical Activity On Loneliness And Social Isolation For Older Adults (BPT) - It’s been well-established that physical activity like walking, yoga and going to a fitness center has many health benefits for older adults. These include better sleep, less anxiety and reduced risk of heart disease, along with many other benefits that may improve overall health. But what if physical activity could help older adults feel less alone, even if they were exercising alone? Researchers from AARP Services Inc., UnitedHealthcare and OptumLabs set out to investigate this question , focusing on two areas: Could physical activity help to reduce social isolation and/or loneliness? Could physical activity promote higher levels of resilience, purpose or positive perception of aging? There’s a continued emphasis on supporting older adults as they work to find meaning, purpose and resilience as they age. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may have been harder to fi...

3 Smart Digital Advertising Strategies You Need To Implement In 2023

  Kick Off The New Year With 3 Smart Digital Advertising Strategies IMAGE CAPTIONS: ------------------------------------------- Caption: Image of a woman and man of unknown ethnic origins. Both fitted in business casual attire. The woman is seated at a pine-topped table trimmed in eggshell with a plant and some decorative items. The man leaning arm's length away, with one hand on the chairback and the other hand on the table. Both seem to be observing something on a Dell laptop computer. The screen is not in view. ------------------------------------------- (BPT) - The new year is a time of new beginnings. In our personal lives, we implement resolutions to optimize our life to be more productive, healthier, and happier. The new year is also a time to reset priorities. In our work lives we revisit our priorities and revise strategies in business. And with economic uncertainty, 2023 will be very important for businesses to reassess their promotional strategy. Kick-off 202...