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GLL (Greenwich Leisure Ltd) it teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Society’s to raise
awareness of dementia.
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12 Aug 2016
Leisure operator GLL has revealed plans to make its 14,000-strong workforce "dementia-aware" in
order to make its 350 public facilities more accessible for those living with the condition.
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10 Jan 2019
With dementia a growing concern in our rapidly ageing society, fitness and leisure operators must learn to cater for people with this condition, says Kate Cracknell
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Freedom Leisure has become the latest operator to join the Dementia Friendly Swimming
programme, with the scheme being rolled out at the famous K2 Crawley Leisure Centre.
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26 May 2016
Regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol are the best
ways to prevent dementia – even if the illness runs in the family.
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15 Jul 2019
The NK Social Strollers project demonstrates how 1Life is able to collaborate with local partners to promote wellbeing
HCM issue 2 2016
A small trial suggests wellness interventions, including exercise, can help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients
HCM issue 1 2015
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give a keynote
speech on loneliness at the ukactive National Summit next month.
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08 Aug 2018
Failure to get older adults active could prove “catastrophic” for the health service and
society, according to a new report to be released today (Wednesday 1 November).
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01 Nov 2017
According to ukactive’s Reimagining Ageing Report, ageing
is an issue that we simply cannot afford to ignore. Chris
Phillips from Datahub summarises the findings
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Physical exercise may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the development of the illness even after a patient has been diagnosed with the ailment.
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12 Sep 2011
British adults spend an average of just 90 minutes being physically active, according to a
new study.
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26 Sep 2017
Experts have urged governments and industry to increase opportunities for play and fun physical
activities throughout life – especially in older years – in order to improve the health and wellbeing of
populations.
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13 Dec 2018
A new study has found that inactivity puts older people at a higher risk of dementia, on a par with those shown to have a genetic predisposition to the condition
HCM issue 5 2017
An £18m (US$23.5m, €20.7m) neighbourhood hub with a state-of-the-art leisure centre is
being developed with a focus on being dementia-friendly.
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05 Nov 2017
Health researchers have been granted £124m funding to help challenge major
health issues, including work on how to reduce the risk of dementia through
exercise.
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12 Aug 2013
Work is moving forward on a new £15m lifestyle facility in Crewe, with spring 2016 slated
as the opening date.
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07 Oct 2015
Contrary to current health advice, being overweight cuts the risk of dementia – according
to an analysis of nearly two million British people in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
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13 Apr 2015
A £16m community hub and leisure centre has opened in Warrington, Cheshire.
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06 Apr 2018
This charitable initiative is supporting people with health conditions and disabilities to get into physical activity
HCM issue 6 2020
Older people taking part in regular physical activity could reduce the risk of developing
dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a new study.
news •
25 Jul 2017
The Food for the Brain Foundation has released a new app, Cognition, which it claims can help people cut
their risk of Alzheimer’s by half.
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07 Dec 2022
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub platform into Europe. The announcement was made at the
Europe Active-hosted Active Leadership Forum.
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07 Sep 2022
Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts
HCM issue 4 2013
The £15m Crewe Lifestyle Centre, designed to be accessible for people with special needs
and dementia, has been officially opened by the president of the International Paralympic
Committee, Sir Philip Craven.
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02 Jun 2016
A team of researchers from four US universities have found that moderate physical exercise can help improve spatial memory in older adults.
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01 Feb 2011
A series of recent studies have added credence to the notion that physical
activity is far more effective than mental exercises, such as crosswords or
puzzles, in staving off dementia.
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01 Apr 2014
Health secretary Matt Hancock has revealed a new preventative vision for the NHS, which includes a
call for people to "take more responsibility for their own health".
news •
05 Nov 2018
A healthy diet, regular physical exercise and a normal body weight can reduce the build up
of abnormal proteins that are associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease, a study
has concluded.
news •
17 Aug 2016
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens are
twice as likely to have poor cognitive function in mid-life, according to a study.
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21 Jul 2015
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Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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Footballer and entrepreneur“Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life”
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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing
a transformation with a new look and
estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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