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These are courtesy of Rick Swindell at U3A Online. He can be contacted at ricks1912@gmail.com
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Dog Walkers More Likely to Reach Exercise Benchmarks
The last 60 years
A history of the International Space Station
Japan already has more than 40,000 people older than one hundred years. Look at this novel approach for helping older people to keep their exercise going. http://tinyurl.com/22slcnb
Elderly to Outnumber Children by 2050 in Most Parts of World
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101126094441.htm
Jet-Lagged and Forgetful? It’s No Coincidence: Memory, Learning Problems Persist Long
After Periods of Jet Lag
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101124171538.htm
As Boomers Age, 1 in 5 Drivers Will Be Oldsters (ty Ros Foskey NEAT)
http://tinyurl.com/24tvbd9
B-Complex Vitamins May Help Slow Progression of Dementia
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101027155126.htm
Following Lifestyle Tips Could Prevent Almost a Quarter of Bowel Cancer Cases
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101026203640.htm
An aspirin a day keeps…cancer away
http://goo.gl/UJmgg
Older People Advised That Taking an Afternoon Nap Can Lead to More Active Lives
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101026090834.htm
Daily Dose of Beet Juice Promotes Brain Health in Older Adults
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101102130957.htm
Physical Fitness Curbs Frequency and Severity of Colds, Study Finds
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101101191545.htm
Yoga’s Ability to Improve Mood and Lessen Anxiety Is Linked to Increased Levels of a
Critical Brain Chemical
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101111160539.htm
DHA Improves Memory and Cognitive Function in Older Adults, Study Suggests
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101108151346.htm
Tai Chi Relieves Arthritis Pain, Improves Reach, Balance, Well-Being, Study Suggests
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101107202140.htm
Importance of Exercise for Those at Special Risk for Alzheimer’s
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101118161320.htm
Coffee and a Sweet Treat to Think Better? Caffeine and Glucose Combined Improves
the Efficiency of Brain Activity
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101123101751.htm