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Lifetime cost of diabetes is high
The annual medical expenditures of people with diabetes diagnosed at different ages was estimated by comparing the expenses of people with diabetes to individuals who did not have diabetes.
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Rates of diabetes rising, but deaths declining
For a modelling study, the responses of people who reported having diabetes for the National Health Interview Survey were linked to data on deaths. Among 598,216 adults, the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with diabetes increased, but the number people who died decreased. This meant that people lived with diabetes for a longer period of time. Overall, the number of years living with diabetes increased by 70% in women and 156% in men.
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Cognitive skills may be best in the morning
A number of factors can influence a person’s cognitive health, including physical activity, nutrition, medical conditions and medications, social interactions and intellectual activity (Alzheimer’s Association). Another factor identified by a recent study may be time of day.
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Instructors a critical factor in attracting older adults to exercise
Physical activity is one key to a healthy life (and maintaining functional independence). An instructor-led exercise class is intended to bring expertise to exercise, along with social connections. What will attract older adults to classes?
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Fitness and stress management motivate exercise
Using a touch screen computer in the lobby of eight YMCA facilities across Montreal, 1,885 participants from teens through older adults answered questions about their motivation to exercise. There were 256 people ages 40-49 years and 172 individuals 50 years and older included in the results. Across all age groups, “toned and fit” was the top motivator, followed by “stress reduction.” As people aged they indicated these categories more frequently, and less frequently cited “mental toughness” (defined as personal challenge and adventure) or “fun and friends.”
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Jobs in middle age are good, if not great
Telephone interviews were conducted with 1,006 people ages 40-59 in the United States. Most respondents (91%) were happy with their lives overall, but 46% wanted to make a change in their professional lives. About one-third (34%) loved their jobs, 43% liked it and 19% tolerated their jobs, while 3% hated or disliked it. Half (50%) of respondents would quit their jobs if money were not a factor.
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