Hydration is important. You should drink plenty of water throughout the day. It will keep your energy levels up, appetite down and will help you combat fatigue. When older people are not drinking enough water, they are facing a variety of health issues. And yet, many of them are severely dehydrated. Why? Because of some...
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New study sheds light on novel exercise treatment for common form of cardiovascular disease
by Isabelle Dubach, University of New South Wales Weight training—also called resistance training—can help people with peripheral artery disease reduce painful symptoms like muscle cramps during walking, a study by UNSW medical researchers recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown. In people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a build-up of plaque in the arteries—caused by high cholesterol, nicotine and other cardiovascular disease risk factors—leads...
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What diet is best for older adults?
By Monica Beyer Fact checked by Carolyn Robertson A new study has revealed that a diet rich in protein and low in calories can help older adults with obesity lose more weight while maintaining muscle mass and improving bone density. Older adults often lose bone density and muscle mass when they concentrate on shedding weight....