Charles Wienbar was an avid outdoorsman until he started losing feeling in his legs and was shortly thereafter diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
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Exercise makes you age slower A recent study from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine concluded that cells of elderly women who remain inactive...
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We Americans love summertime and with good reason. It is the best time for outdoor fun and travel with family. Many people enjoy outdoor activities such as bicycling, kayaking and hiking, and kids are more active with sports.
Here are ways to put your priorities at the top of your doctor's agenda.. How do you make sure that your preferences and priorities get on the agenda with your health care providers? And how do you mak...
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The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2009-10, an estimated 68% of the U.S. Population was considered obese or overweight. The high prevalence of obesity is a concern, because it increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and Cardiovas...
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Aging in place requires planning ahead. Want to live in your home for the rest of your life? Boost your odds by "future-proofing" now. Older adults who are most likely to remain in their homes have successfully arranged their houses and lives in w...
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LONDON, June 23 — Physical activity at a moderate level of intensity boosts glucose metabolism in the brain according to new research, which could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Carried out by a team from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Di...
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The important message from our studies is that frailty is not an inevitable part of aging. There is much that older people can do for themselves to avoid becoming frail and disabled, so it is vital that they pay attention to good quality diet and nu...
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