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Strength training helps seniors maintain healthy muscles and prevent falls |
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011 15:24 |
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Staying physically fit may be a smart choice at any age, but is particularly important for seniors in light of the fact that most people lose up to 30 percent of their muscle strength between the ages of 50 and 70. According to an article published in the journal Deutsches Arzteblatt International, researchers from the University of Potsdam revealed that resistance training helps slow this process, allowing elderly individuals to maintain their strength.
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Researchers use enriched stem cells to speed up healing process in bone fractures |
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011 15:11 |
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Americans who are turning 65 or older this year may have a greater risk of bone fractures, which can lead to significant injury and discomfort. According to a study presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society in Boston, stem cell therapy that utilizes the bone-generating hormone IGF-I can help mend bones in fractures that are having difficulty healing normally.
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Tool helps identify potential adverse drug events among senior patients |
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011 09:05 |
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A paper published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine has found that using the Screening Tool of Older Persons' Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions (STOPP) helped physicians identify adverse drug events (ADEs) in elderly individuals.
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Emotional abuse during childhood may increase likelihood of sleep difficulties in old age |
Childhood experiences often have a lasting impact on people's lives. According to the current issue of the Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological and Social Sciences, elderly individuals who suffered from parental abuse during their youth may be more likely to have poor sleep quality in old age.
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Older adults who exercise may reduce risk of developing silent strokes |
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There are many things that need to be taken into consideration when one is entering the age of retirement. Older Americans may be worried about staying financially stable, learning more about insurance for seniors and maintaining their physical well-being. According to research published in the journal Neurology, seniors who regularly engage in moderate-to-intense exercise may reduce their risk of developing small brain lesions, also known as silent strokes.
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