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Overcome Your Fear of Falling

Overcome Your Fear of Falling
Build your strength, balance, and flexibility to reduce your risk of falling If you are over age 65 and living at home, you have a 29 percent chance of falling over the next year. About 10 percent of falls result in injuries, such as fractures or sprains, which require medical attention. In the US, fall-related…
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Kidney Disease

Kidney Disease
Diet sodas and end-stage renal disease End-stage renal disease refers to kidney disease that has advanced such that either dialysis or a transplant is required to keep living. Soft drinks appear to be linked to kidney disease. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University examined whether higher consumption of artificially- or sugar-sweetened soft drinks predicted increased risk…
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Can Technology Foster Social Connections Among Seniors?

Can Technology Foster Social Connections Among Seniors?
What’s the big deal about social connections? Cultivate social connections is one of the nine lifestyle choices that nurture body, mind, and spirit. In fact, some experts believe that cultivating social connections provides more health and well-being benefits than any other lifestyle choice. These benefits include better cardiovascular and mental health and increased longevity, among…
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Older adults: Sit less, move more, live better

Older adults: Sit less, move more, live better
What’s the problem with excessive sitting? The proportion of older adults is increasing globally. Persons over age 60 may account for a quarter of the UK population in 2050. Older persons spend a disproportionately large amount of time in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting, which predict increased risk of worse health. Lots of daily sitting…
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