By ICAA
Aging used to be simple: People were born, moved through childhood into adolescence and adulthood, through midlife into old age (if they lived that long), and then died. They often established a home, a family and a vocation, before retiring to live out their “declining” years. Today, with 30-plus years added to the life span, a new view of aging has emerged—one filled with anticipation and accomplishment.…
This week, we examine the translation of scientific research into popular media by highlighting a recently-published study and the resulting press surrounding it:
Original article:
Physical Activity and Weight Gain Prevention (Source: Journal of the American Medical Association) Researchers analyze the link between physical activity and weight maintenance among a cohort of middle-aged women followed for thirteen years.…