Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Think You're Getting Enough Exercise?

Regular exercise does little to reduce the amount of time that seniors are sedentary
Tuesday, August 01, 2017       
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Exercise Not Making Dent in Most Seniors' Down Time

Regular exercise does little to reduce the amount of time that seniors are sedentary, researchers say. The new study included more than 1,300 people, average age 79, who wore...
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Health Tip: Alzheimer's Affects Sleep

Alzheimer's disease affects many aspects of living, including sleep. The National Sleep Foundation says the disease can cause: Waking in the middle of the night. Difficulty sleeping in...
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Take to the Road on 2 Wheels

Cycling is a fun fitness option at every age. It's easier on your joints than some other forms of cardio, yet it's just as efficient. And you don't have to limit yourself to the stationary bike in...
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Generic Eye Drops for Seniors Could Save Millions of Dollars a Year

Prescribing generic drugs for seniors' eye problems could save the U.S. government hundreds of millions of dollars a year, a new study suggests. Conditions like glaucoma and dry eye...
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Just Thinking You're Less Active May Shorten Your Life

Thinking that you're less active than others may increase your risk of dying at a younger age, a new study claims. 'Our findings fall in line with a growing body of research suggesting...
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