Winter Activities For Older Adults And Retirees
Submitted by the Baylor College of Medicine…. Engaging in hobbies is important for older adults. While winter can be a difficult time to keep up with outdoor activities, staying active,…
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Exercise Is Key To Strength And Function In Older Women
Submitted by the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences…. Higher protein diets prove less important for weight loss, maintaining physical function On their own, exercise and eating…
Read more »Most Americans’ Hearts Are Older Than Their Age
A great article from PRWeb and the CDC, please share your comments below….. Higher heart age means higher risk of heart attacks and stroke. Your heart may be older than…
Read more »Older Brains Can Be Smarter Brains
This article is courtesy of PRWeb, please share your comments below….. As we age, the brain compensates for slower processing by using more of its capacity for tasks that require…
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Assessment Can Help Older Drivers Keep Driving Safely
This article is courtesy of PRWeb and Harvard Health Publications, please share your comments below….. Aging may affect vision, hearing, coordination, thinking, visuospatial skills, or reaction time, any of which…
Read more »Do Older Women Need A High-Dose Flu Vaccine?
From the web master…..Although this is from the September issue of the Harvard Women’s Health Watch, it still valuable information….. The high-dose flu vaccine may trigger a greater immune response…
Read more »Pelvic Trouble: Older Women And A Difficult Battle
By Michael Wald Women who are going through the changes that come with menopause can face some challenging symptoms, including hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, depression, fatigue and sleeplessness,…
Read more »Active Older Women Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
By Richard Ueberfluss PT, FACHE According to a Reuters story that highlighted an American Cancer Society (ACS) study, older women who take regular walks are less likely to get breast…
Read more »Adrenal Fatigue: A Stealthy Culprit Setting Us Up To Be Sad, Sick, Fat And Older Faster
By Genie James Adrenal Fatigue: A Stealthy Culprit Setting Us Up to Be Sad, Sick, Fat and Older Faster (Or, What Happens When Superwoman Stubs Her Toe!) Stress can make…
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