From the Cleveland Clinic NewsRoom Nearly 1 in 4 Americans aren’t sure if they’re at increased risk for heart disease, despite 69% having at least one risk factor. As interest in longevity and healthy aging continues to grow, a new national survey from Cleveland Clinic reveals a gap between confidence and awareness when it …
By ubiehealth.com Falls are one of the most common causes of injury in older adults, yet many are preventable. As we age, changes in balance, vision, muscle strength, and bone health—especially Osteoporosis—can raise the risk of serious injury. The good news is that practical steps at home and smart choices about bone care can …
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by University of Toronto edited by Robert Egan A new Canadian study is offering a powerful message to older adults and those who care for them: it’s never too late to bounce back. Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that nearly one in four older adults age 60 or older who reported poor …
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Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is the slow loss of hearing that occurs as people get older. Causes Tiny hair cells inside your inner ear help you hear. They pick up sound waves and change them into the nerve signals that your brain interprets as sound. Hearing loss occurs when the tiny hair cells are …
(Shared from AdventHeath.com) As we enter the holiday season, we start planning our menus, guest lists and decorations as we simultaneously navigate how to balance holiday traveling — whether for work events, to see our loved ones or to go a well-deserved vacation. Without self-care and balance, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, exhausted and sick, …
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On this page: How can I plan what to eat or drink when I have diabetes? How can physical activity help manage my diabetes? What can I do to reach or maintain a healthy weight? Should I quit smoking? How can I take care of my mental health? Clinical Trials for Healthy Living with Diabetes …
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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