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Eating a healthy diet is essential for people of every age. But as you age, doing so is especially ... Nutrition Quiz Eating a healthy diet is essential for people of every age. But as you age, doing ... nutrition; older adults and nutrition; nutrition and aging; health eating; healthy diet; aging and diet;

*Aging Body Changes ... directly affect your level of energy and muscle mass. It also plays a role in brain health ... need. Your provider can help you quit smoking and tell you what exercises are right for you. Check ... fatigue and aging;aging;brain health;sarcopenia;aging and nutrition;cognitive changes;senior cognition;61150

*Aging and Nutrition Problems ... Poor nutrition can make you lose muscle, feel tired and weak, and make it harder for your ... body to fight infection and heal wounds. Working with your healthcare provider to make sure you ... 60083;Aging and Nutrition Problems;nutrition management seniors;senior weight;senior nutrition;nutrition support seniors;failure to thrive

is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health. Exercise is just as important in your ... that keep you healthy and strong. Always talk with your healthcare provider before starting any ... aging;exercise;senior living;balance and strength;4506

*Eye Health Seniors ... For Seniors: Taking Care of Your Eyes ... vision loss could be prevented. For Seniors: Don't Take Your Eyes for Granted Imagine what life ... eye diseases like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) might be present before you

and challenging yourself may help to keep your brain sharper. A healthy diet and plenty of regular ... Trouble concentrating and resolving problems on your own Trouble doing things you've always known ... Alzheimer disease;dementia;cognitive function;elderly;senior citizen;senior health;family history;mental status;62

exercise. Either of these will give you health benefits. You can break up your activity into chunks ... abilities and conditions allow. Check with your healthcare provider before increasing or changing your ... longevity; aging and health; centenarian; old age; healthy aging; healthy lifestyle;

for your body and mind - and essential for healthy aging. By following this exercise checklist you ... Tips for Seniors As we age exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our overall ... exercise;lifestyle;nutrition;seniors;WN03561_eng

Learn about the medical uses, claims, and side effects of proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins ... properties and may help prevent cancer.  Proanthocyanidins are in a group of compounds called polyphenols ... Proanthocyanidins;polyphenols;cancer;age-related problems

older adult. Take the Senior Oral Health Test Getting older can affect your oral health. Some ... Getting older can affect your oral health. Some health conditions can affect your mouth, making ... oral health; dental care; senior oral health; tooth decay; oral hygiene; brushing; flossing;

, boosts the health of your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It also gives you more energy. Weight-bearing ... the Senior Fitness Quiz You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable ... senior fitness; exercise; exercise and aging; aerobic exercise; strength training;

Healthy Food Choices for School-Age Kids ... Helpful information and tips on healthy food choices for school-age children. Nutrition: School ... you and your child eat a healthy diet. MyPlate can help you and your child eat a variety of foods ... healthy meals;healthy snacks;P02280;children and teens;physical activity

How Stress Affects Your Heart Health ... your stress under control. Emotions and Heart Health Since ancient times, the heart has been a ... conditions is important to reduce your overall health risk. Stress and your heart Emotional ... emotions and heart health;heart disease and depression;stress and the heart;165

*Prevent Falls Make Health Priority ... Preventing Falls: Staying Healthy ... health problems and review your medicines. How chronic conditions increase your fall risk Health ... sense of thirst decreases with age. Eat breakfast. Plan regular meals and healthy snacks. Ask ... ;elderly;senior;seniors;falling;movement;balancing;balance;vision;vertigo;dizziness;fall risks;risk;prevent falls;fall prevention

, several factors could affect your response to a diabetes drug. Your body may not process and eliminate ... taking it with no problem up until now. As the years go by, you and your diabetes can age ... blood sugar control; metformin; aging

, but your risk of back pain can increase with age, heredity, certain activities, physical fitness and ... pain at some point in their lives. Normal aging and some physically demanding occupations often cause ... W1774; back health, healthy back, back strain, posture, back injury, back pain, spine, obesity

Caring for Aging Parents ... Many children of aging parents wait until there's a crisis, and then they're left scrambling ... Aging Parents If your parents are in their golden years, keep in mind that even gold can lose some of ... aging parents;taking of aging parents;signs of aging parents;advance planning for aging parents;1,1845

. These include dentures and dry mouth. You can help your teeth and gums stay healthy by always keeping ... swollen gums. Have your dentist show you how to clean them and wear them the right way. Care for your ... dental care;seniors dental care;seniors gum disease;seniors dentures;seniors dry mouth;2750

Rehab Team: Patient and Family ... You as the patient and your family are the most important members of the rehab team. Patient ... . Patient and family rights The patient and, if they permit, their family, have certain rights during ... rehabilitation;rehab;patient rights;p01169

*Pregnancy After Age 35 ... Understanding Pregnancy After Age 35 ... . Making the right choices now and working with your healthcare provider can help make your pregnancy ... healthy for both you and your baby. Things to think about Most people who are 35 or older have ... 84195;pregnancy after age 35;pregnancy, high-risk, after age 35;high-risk pregnancy, after age 35