BRAIN IN ACTION Newsletter The Leisure
Across the Lifespan
Cognitive Motor Neuroscience Lab Kinesiology Program, Washington State University 1 April ‘24 Issue #4
The Newsletter
How do our leisure activities impact our health in older adulthood?
Bone et al (2024) found that in older adults aged 50 and above, leisure time spent physically active was linked to:
Better daily functioning
Better physical fitness
Better subjective perception of health ... aka people felt better about their health!
They also found that leisure time spent in any domain led to positive feelings of aging
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Positive associations between physical activity and cognition in healthy older adults have been identified.
This effect was found to be more pronounced in women than in men (Johnsen et al., 2022).
Bone et al (2024)
the take home message?
Physical activity may help older adults feel better as they age and have positive benefits on their everyday lives! What’s
Johnsen et al. (2022)
Cognitive Community Physical Creative
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Put it in Practice
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Motivated to Exercise: Tips for Older Adults Finding ways to make exercise entertaining and personalized 1. Trying to a set a specific time in your day to exercise 2. Working out with friends 3. Trying a new exercise class 4. Inviting your family to play team games at gatherings 5. Keeping track of your progress 6. Implementing activity during your day-to-day schedule 7. National Institutes on Aging
Local Activities:
Volunteer at the Pullman Community Garden Golf at Palouse Ridge Staying
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Get to Know the Team!
Dr. Shikha Prashad Lab Director, Assistant Professor in Kinesiology
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Who we are...
The CogMo Lab is situated in WSU Pullman’s Kinesiology program, studying the cognitive neuroscience of human movement. We are interested in understanding movement throughout the lifespan, in health and disease. Each newsletter will highlight current scientific studies on cognition, brain function, and movement, with researchbacked techniques to help readers implement health-improving behaviors. We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback: cogmo@wsu.com!
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Ashley Murray Doctoral Student Prevention Science
Paige Simons Creative Director
Nahaila Serrano Colorful Coordinator
Emma Ames Data Analyst