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Topic- Communication
Choices in middle age do result in healthy aging
For an analysis of data from the Whitehall II study, “successful aging” was defined as maintaining the ability to function well with good mobility, cognitive skills, respiratory function and mental health, and no chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke or disability at age 60 years or older. “Normal aging” meant people who had chronic disease and/or lower scores on functioning and mental health.
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More information leads to fewer knee and hip replacements
Patient decision aids are used to educate people about an illness or chronic health condition as well as options for treatment. These are used to help people become more involved in their own health care (Ottawa Hospital Research Institute).
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Information and emails lead to small changes in body weight
The Physical Activity and Nutrition for Seniors (PANS) intervention targeted people ages 60-70 years old who were insufficiently active. The program was outlined for participants in a booklet with information and tools to encourage physical activity and healthy eating.
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