Exercise benefits in older adults

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Avatar m tn In February, the Eighth Joint National Committee released controversial guidelines that relaxed blood pressure goals in adults 60 and older from 140/90 to 150/90. The guidelines also eased blood pressure targets for adults with diabetes and kidney disease. In this study, researchers used blood pressure data collected from more than 16,000 Americans between 2005 and 2010 to assess the impact of the revised guidelines.
Avatar f tn You can definitely apply for SSI, Medicaid, and food stamps for both yourself and your dependents. There are also other benefits that you may qualify for but the names of those vary by state, but if you inquire at your Job and Family Services Office, they can help you apply for everything for which you qualify.
Avatar f tn Although I'm young, I'm kind of old fashioned and not a big fan of technology so my ideas are going to be all outdoor related! When I was a kid, my favorite winter activity was playing outside in the snow. Before snow fell, I liked being outside waiting for snow to fall! We built snowmen, went tobaggoning, tried to build igloos but that never worked out because we don't have the right snow. We had snow ball fights and made snow angels. Walking in the snow is hard work.
Avatar f tn That would usually mean how vigorous it is as far as cardio workout. Someone who is in shape can exercise vigorously, but somebody who has not been getting any real exercise will need to start out with an easier program. Somebody in between can work out at a moderate pace. Everybody should exercise a minimum of 3 days a week to make any gains at all, and it really takes at least four to see fast results.
Avatar f tn Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults is a condition that can happen in people with family histories of Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Contrary to popular belief, some people with LADA have body mass indexes between 24 and 34.9. In other words, some people with LADA may be overweight or obese. LADA occurs in people age 20 and older. LADA is often mistaken for type 2 diabetes, mainly in people who are overweight or obese.
Avatar f tn It is not considered to be an STD as it can be cultured in normal asexual adults. It`s role is still uncertain. I am not sure why your GYN tested for it, but since you tested positive you and your partner may consider therapy. This is confusing I know. We don`t test or treat for it in our clinic.
Avatar f tn I just posted this same response under another topic.....but it fits here, too: I am a 27-year old female who has just had an ICD implanted. It is the best decision I could have ever made. I am no longer experiencing skipped/abnormal beats. I feel so much better having the device, knowing that should my heart decides it wants to skip beats or even stop, I have a safety net.
Avatar f tn t want anyone knowing you are having or wanting to have sex with this older guy in fear of what they will think or both situations apply.......purely guessing though. Well......your decision about what to do with this.
Avatar f tn I know that eating disorders is being more and more recognized as not just being an issue for teens and young women as I have read more and more about it and my therapist says it is so very common in the older population as well. The only thing I can tell you is that your not alone and please seek some help. Your therapist can keep the fact that your seeking help for that issue very private. I am in help right now for several things but the eating disorder is certainly 1 of them.
Avatar f tn * New long-term care insurance lets you make contributions while you’re working in return for future cash benefits for help to remain in your home if you are sick or disabled. Will My Taxes Go Up? The new taxes mostly affect people with high incomes. * Beginning in 2013, if you are a married couple with income of more than $250,000 a year or an individual making more than $200,000 a year, you will pay an extra 0.9 percent in Medicare payroll taxes and a new 3.
Avatar n tn I have read various articles on the internet since then and all of them talk about high blood pressure in young adults occurring due to bad diet, lack of exercise etc which does not fit. Also articles saying that blood pressure medicine not likely to be efffective on young adults. How serious is this situation and what should he do?
Avatar m tn If she does female deer exercise, she may get aroused.Google the phrase Female Deer Exercise.
Avatar f tn Sexual Life is a big part of our existence, but the way we do sex, and the frequency with which we do sex, changes greatly over time. Although studies suggest frequency of sexual activity may decline as you get older, for many older adults, sex is still a big part of their lives. As some studies show, older adults are not without their desire to have sex, and having an active sexual life is something to encourage.
Avatar m tn but those that have yet to have surgery may also find benefits with them as they are designed for those that lose balance and will have an increase in symptoms from straining...nething that gets ur heart pumping can cause more symptoms or current ones to flare.
351317 tn?1204751871 The 10mg zyrtec is too strong for me so can I cut it in half and take 5mg instead?
Avatar f tn Don’t take sleeping pills regularly. They have side effects and inconsistent benefits, particularly in older adults. 7.Practice relaxation techniques at bedtime including muscular relaxation, mental focusing, and breathing techniques. 8.Take an afternoon nap after a poor night’s sleep 9.Increase your exposure to early morning sunlight as soon as you wake up to establish a more consistent sleep rhythm. 10.Exercise by taking a brisk walk 3-6 hours before bedtime.
Avatar n tn Don’t take sleeping pills regularly. They have side effects and inconsistent benefits, particularly in older adults. 7.Practice relaxation techniques at bedtime including muscular relaxation, mental focusing, and breathing techniques. 8.Take an afternoon nap after a poor night’s sleep 9.Increase your exposure to early morning sunlight as soon as you wake up to establish a more consistent sleep rhythm. 10.Exercise by taking a brisk walk 3-6 hours before bedtime.
649848 tn?1534633700 They had a lot more fun exercise classes in the 80's and 90's!! Those were my exercise hey days! Think body suits and leg warmers! High top reeboks! I had it all!!