Exercise and brain health for older adults
The prevention of cognitive decline and onset of dementia has been identified as an international health priority by the World...
04 November, 2020
Exercising right for older adults with cancer
With 1 in 2 Australian men and women being diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, there’s over 1...
04 November, 2020
The importance of exercise for ageing heart health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide and in Australia. Approximately 27% of all deaths and 11%...
04 November, 2020
Sport for older adults
In older age, sport can be engaged in either recreationally or competitively. Research on recreational older persons and masters athletes...
04 November, 2020
Exercise right for chronic pain
Pain is defined as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential...
03 November, 2020
Exercise to prevent loneliness
In Australia, 1 in 2 adults report feeling lonely at least once a week, with older Australians most prone to...
03 November, 2020
Before you start exercising: Some helpful tips for older adults
When starting out in any exercise or sport program as an older person, there are some key principles and tips...
03 November, 2020
Exercise is important for older adults to promote healthy ageing
For Australians aged 65 and over, physical activity becomes important in maintaining energy levels, increasing joint movement, preventing or managing...
03 November, 2020
Why exercise is important for older people – now more than ever
Older Australians are the most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, it's important for older people to...
24 April, 2020
Take your workout outdoors to age better
Australians are living longer than ever before. By 2056 it’s estimated that one in four Australians will be over 65...
22 May, 2019
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