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Topic- Physical wellness
Fractures linked to walking leashed dogs on the rise
While walking a dog provides older adults with an outlet for regular physical activity, a Penn Medicine study has shown that fractures related to these walks have increased significantly between 2004 and 2017 in patients 65 and older; 78% of the fractures occurred in women, with hip and upper extremity breaks being the most common.
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Sedentary behavior tied to heart risks in older women
The longer older women sit or lie down during the course of a day-and the longer the individual periods of uninterrupted sitting-the greater their risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke, according to a study funded by the US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
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Lowering BP, cholesterol may not affect thinking, memory
Taking candesartan plus hydrochlorothiazide to lower blood pressure or rosuvastatin to lower cholesterol, or a combination of the two, did not slow decline in thinking and memory.
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Tech Talk: Measuring steps after surgery may predict hospital stay
A study of 100 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles showed that each step taken towards 1,000 steps the day after surgery resulted in significantly lower odds of a prolonged hospital stay.
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Discourage surgery for shoulder pain: expert panel
Surgery should not be performed in almost all patients with a common cause of shoulder pain known as subacromial pain syndrome or SAPS (also called shoulder impingement or rotator cuff disease), say a panel of international experts.
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Meaningful life linked to healthy aging
Engaging in activities perceived to be worthwhile, such as supporting children and grandchildren or completing a satisfying project, are linked to walking faster, sleeping better and experiencing less chronic pain in later life, according to researchers from University College London, UK.
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