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Physical activity and older Americans: benefits and strategies
For many adults, growing older seems to involve an inevitable loss of strength, energy and fitness. But it need not be so. The frail health and loss of function we associate with aging, such as difficulty walking long distances, climbing stairs or carrying groceries, is in large part due to physical inactivity. When it comes to our muscles and physical fitness, the old adage applies: Use it or lose it.
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Making bone health a priority by Colin Milner
Aging baby boomers may put their bones at risk if they ignore a recent call to action by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). The organization has challenged boomers to take better care of their bones, as research reveals bone health is a significant problem in the United States. NOF prevalence figures estimate 44 million Americans aged 50 and above have low bone mass or osteoporosis. By 2020, this number will climb to an estimated 61 million men and women if bone health does not become a priority.
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Change in motion by Colin Milner
In 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther L. Terry, M.D., released a landmark report that sent ripples through the world of public health, creating an unparalleled wave of change. The document? The report of the Surgeon General's Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health.
Since then, the anti-smoking campaign has prevented approximately 42 million people from smoking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Despite this success, 48 million people still smoke, due to the addictive nature of tobacco and the powerful economic forces promoting its use.
