People age 65 and older are much more likely than younger people to suffer a heart attack or to develop coronary heart disease and heart failure. Heart disease is also a major cause of disability, limiting the activity and eroding the quality of life of millions of older people. Heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis, the buildup of fatty deposits, […]
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You can benefit from exercising at any time of the year, even during winter. Before you brave the cold, take a few extra steps to stay safe: Check the weather forecast. If it’s very windy or too cold, exercise indoors. Warm up your muscles before you exercise outside. Try walking or light arm pumping. Wear
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Many studies suggest that what we eat affects the brain’s ability to think and remember. But what do we really know about diet and Alzheimer’s disease? Unlike other risk factors for Alzheimer’s that we can’t change, such as age and genetics, people can control lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, and not smoking. These lifestyle
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You can benefit from exercising at any time of the year, even during the winter. Before you brave the cold, take a few extra steps to stay safe: Check the weather forecast. If it’s very windy or too cold, exercise indoors. Warm up before you exercise outside. Try walking or light arm pumping. Wear several
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A growing number of older people are living with HIV/AIDS. One reason is because improved treatments are helping people with the disease live longer. Nearly half of people living with HIV in the United States are age 50 and older. Many of them were diagnosed with HIV in their younger years. However, thousands of older
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Stay physically active to prevent falls and improve your balance. Did you know that more than 2 million older Americans go to the emergency room because of fall-related injuries each year? A simple fall can cause serious fracture of the arm, hand, ankle, or hip. The good news is that you can help prevent falls
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Review your exercise successes! With the year coming to an end and another one about to start, it’s a good time to celebrate your exercise successes! Take the Go4Life monthly progress test to see if you can do more than you could in the beginning of the year. Maybe you added 10 minutes to your
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Try the neck stretch exercise today! If you sit for long periods of time or feel stiffness in your neck, this exercise is for you. This easy neck stretch exercise from Go4Life can help relieve neck tension. You can do this stretch just about anywhere and while standing or sitting in a sturdy chair. You also
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Many older people suffer from dry spots on their skin, often on their lower legs, elbows, and lower arms. Dry skin patches feel rough and scaly. There are many possible reasons for dry skin, such as not drinking enough liquids, being in dry air, smoking, stress, and losing sweat and oil glands, which is common with
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Appetizers? Check. Side dishes? Check. Main course? Check. Desserts? Check. As you’re planning your holiday meal, keep your health on track with these tips: Include a variety of foods from each food group for the most nutrients. Know the difference between “serving” size and “portion” size. Include heathy snacks in your appetizers. Read more about
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