Older adults who added hazelnuts to their diet for a few months significantly improved their levels of two key micronutrients, new research at Oregon State University indicates. Continue reading “Hazelnuts improve older adults’ micronutrient levels, study shows”
The powerful impact of real-world learning experiences for kids
Real-world learning experiences, like summer camps, can significantly improve children’s knowledge in a matter of just days, a new study suggests. Continue reading “The powerful impact of real-world learning experiences for kids”
Drawing is better than writing for memory retention
Older adults who take up drawing could enhance their memory, according to a new study. Continue reading “Drawing is better than writing for memory retention”
Regular bedtimes and sufficient sleep for children may lead to healthier teens
Having a regular, age-appropriate bedtime and getting sufficient sleep from early childhood may be important for healthy body weight in adolescence, according to researchers at Penn State. Continue reading “Regular bedtimes and sufficient sleep for children may lead to healthier teens”
The influences of exercise fulfillment on mental and physical functions of targeted older adults and the effect of a physical exercise intervention
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Sakurai R, Fujiwara Y, Fukaya T, Saito K, Yasunaga M, Suzuki H, Nonaka K, Kim H, Kim MJ, Tanaka C, Nishikawa T, Uchida H, Shinkai S, Watanabe S. Continue reading “The influences of exercise fulfillment on mental and physical functions of targeted older adults and the effect of a physical exercise intervention”
Physical Exercise and Brain Functions in Older Adults
Here we present a review of the corresponding paper by Louis Bherer , Kirk I. Erickson, and Teresa Liu-Ambrose. Continue reading “Physical Exercise and Brain Functions in Older Adults”