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Americans are living longer, healthier lives. Still, diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, lung disease, obesity and other chronic diseases can make life difficult to manage for millions of older adults, often forcing them to give up their independence. The challenges of chronic disease Older adults are disproportionately affected by chronic conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. …
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Taking daily multivitamins appears to slow cognitive aging by about 2 years in older adults, three new studies show. In the latest study, published Thursday in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers observed and tested 573 adults 60 and older in person. In the two previous studies, people taking part in the research responded by …
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Understanding your cholesterol levels Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is a great way to keep your heart healthy. It can lower your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke. But first, you have to know your cholesterol numbers. The American Heart Association recommends All adults age 20 or older should have their cholesterol and …
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Quick Facts It’s normal to feel scared, confused and overwhelmed after a heart attack. There are steps you can take to help prevent another heart attack. Play without Auto-PlayPlay Video The First 90 Days After a Heart Attack: Hospitalization & Discharge Explore and embrace your options You had a heart attack. Now what? Many people feel …
Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. It can be a normal response to physical activity, emotional stress, boredom, or lack of sleep, but it can also signal a more serious mental or physical condition. Everyone feels tired now and then. If you feel tired continuously for multiple weeks, you may …
There may be no such thing as a “perfect” food, but nuts and seeds come close. These nutritional nuggets contain omega-3 fatty acids and other unsaturated fats to help reduce inflammation and promote heart health says registered dietitian Jessica Cording. With 3 to 7 grams of protein per ounce, nuts and seeds help fuel muscle …
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In early 2024, David Leppla, 71, from Rochester, New York, finally had enough of the piercing pains in his hips that had been plaguing him for at least nine months. “As the pain got worse, it started to linger. Moving my leg up and down hurt. Even moving my foot from the gas to the …
Changing your lifestyle could be a big step toward diabetes prevention — and it’s never too late to start. Consider these tips. By Mayo Clinic Staff Lifestyle changes can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease. Prevention is especially important if you’re currently at an increased risk …