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Senior Exercise
Scientists at University of California, San Francisco have found that doing too much exercise once a person enters middle age may increase his or her risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA). For the study, investigators looked at 136 healthy women and 100 healthy men over age 50. The researchers found that those who reported exercising on a regular basis were also more likely to report symptoms of OA.
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An Exercise Program to Help Seniors Maintain Their Balance
Last fall, my dad had a series of falls. The first time, he tripped while carrying bags of groceries as he entered his apartment. He... Read more »
New Type of Senior Citizens Centers Emphasize Cafe Society,...
One of the often-cited recommendations concerning fending off Alzheimer's disease is the need to stay engaged with people. In fact,... Read more »
Senior Games Provide Competitive Opportunities for Athletes Who Are...
Sometimes you start thinking that the world has passed you by physically as you enter middle age. Can you compete still? Or are you... Read more »
Tips for Seniors: Enjoying a Healthy Sex Life
Sex is important in a relationship at any age. A healthy sex life not only has physical benefits: increased circulation, releasing... Read more »
Using Exercise to Stay Happily "Nifty after Fifty"
Anyone who lives with chronic pain understands the suffering. But for the senior population, chronic pain becomes a nightmare,... Read more »
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Seniors should talk to doctor about extended sleep troubles
A geriatric specialist says that older adults who have trouble sleeping for more than two weeks should discuss the issue with a doctor. The doctor... Read more »
Seniors, Put Your Money Where Your Knee Is
Source: eOrthopod
How FAST can you decide which is a more cost-effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis? To help answer this question, researchers designed a FAST... Read more »
Painkillers may boost muscle mass in seniors
Elderly men and women who do weight training may get an extra boost from two common painkillers, new research suggests. Scientists at Ball State... Read more »
Carotid Artery Disease
Baby boomers and seniors can take steps to reduce their chances of having a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Strokes occur in... Read more »
Using Your Senior Year of High School to Prepare for College
As teens with ADHD near the age going off to college, fears and apprehensions may begin to take over. Living on their own and being responsible for... Read more »
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