Poor sleep is a common complaint among older adults. Often the elderly turn to medication which can result in other health problems.
According to a new study from UCLA, practicing tai chi chih, a Westernized version of a 2,000-year-old Chinese martial art, promotes sleep quality in older adults with moderate sleep complaints. The study is published [...]

According to new research from the University of Minnesota disrupted rest and activity rhythms are associated with increased mortality rates among older men.
This is the first study to report strong associations between disturbed rest and activity rhythms and mortality rates in older men, who are still living in their homes (not institutionalized) – however, studies [...]