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Aging
University of Washington, Department of Family Medicine publishes research in aging
January 7th, 2007
Researchers detail in "Distance as a barrier to using a fitness-program benefit for managed Medicare enrollees," new data in aging. According to recent research from the United States, "This study evaluated the effect of distance on the likelihood of initiating and maintaining regular use of a fitness-program benefit in a population of managed Medicare seniors. We studied 8,162 participants and nonparticipants in a managed-care fitness-program benefit: a structured group exercise program or an unstructured health-club membership." "Participants in both programs lived significantly closer to facilities than nonparticipants did (structured, p<.001; unstructured,...
Source: Patient Care Law Weekly (2007-01-07)
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