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Topic- Physical wellness
Stats: More than 66% of new cancers seen in adults 60+: how to help
A special supplement, "Opportunities for Cancer Prevention During Older Adulthood," was recently published in The Gerontologist, and all articles are available free online.
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How are older adults reducing prescription drug costs?
In 2017, 86% of US adults ages 65+ reported having a medication prescription in the previous year. Even though most have prescription drug coverage through Medicare Part D, private insurance, Medicaid or the Veterans Administration, many still attempt to reduce their prescription drug costs, according to researchers from the US National Center for Health Statistics.
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Vision impairment tied to anxiety, depression in older adults
A study of five years' worth of data from more than 7,500 Medicare beneficiaries (ages 65 - 74 at baseline) found that those with vision impairment were significantly more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety than those without.
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WHO highlights healthy lifestyle to reduce dementia risk
People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Stats: Up to 7,500 daily steps can curb mortality in older women
Many wearable devices that track the number of steps a person takes each day come pre-programmed with a daily goal of 10,000 steps - a quasi- "magical" number that can be daunting for many people, especially those who are older, according to researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
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Cardio fitness linked to lung, colorectal cancer risk, survival
Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a lower risk of lung and colorectal cancer, and a lower risk of mortality among those who are diagnosed with the disease, compared to adults with low fitness levels.
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