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Exercise improves health in older adults

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Investigating the Effect of a Multicomponent Exercise Program on Adropin, Endothelial Function, Insulin Resistance, and Sleep Quality in Overweight Older Adults (a Link With Physiological Indexes and Sleep Quality): Results of a Randomized Controlled Study.

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Summary

Older adults who did exercise for 8 weeks had better blood flow, lower sugar, and slept better. They also had more adropin, which helps with energy.

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Try a mix of walking, strength, and balance exercises 3x/week for 8 weeks to improve blood sugar and sleep.

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Summary

Older adults who did exercise for 8 weeks had better blood flow, lower sugar, and slept better. They also had more adropin, which helps with energy.

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Try a mix of walking, strength, and balance exercises 3x/week for 8 weeks to improve blood sugar and sleep.

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Publication

Journal

Journal of aging and physical activity

Year

2024

Authors

E. Ghasemi, Kazem Cheraghbirjandi

DOI:10.1123/japa.2023-0168

PubMed:38729619

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Claims (6)

Doing a mix of walking, strength, and balance exercises three times a week for two months likely boosts a protein called adropin in older adults who are overweight, which may help with metabolism and blood vessel health. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available

Doing a mix of walking, strength, and balance exercises three times a week for two months likely improves blood vessel function in older adults who are overweight by increasing nitric oxide. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available

Doing a mix of walking, strength, and balance exercises three times a week for two months likely improves how the body uses insulin in older adults who are overweight, reducing diabetes risk. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available

Doing a mix of walking, strength, and balance exercises three times a week for two months likely improves sleep quality in older adults who are overweight. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available

Doing a mix of walking, strength, and balance exercises three times a week for two months likely lowers blood sugar levels in older adults who are overweight, helping prevent diabetes. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available