Going Strong: Senior Health
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We are featuring a great site on Psychology for Seniors, by one of our members:
Psychology for Seniors:
basic topics presented especially for senior citizens
Links about seniors and obesity
You can call it fat, overweight, or obesity, but it is an epidemic. CNN news recently stated that seniors have a better chance of living to be 100 years old than they think, even if they have diabetes. Lifestyle is the key, and maintaining a healthy body weight is one of the most important elements of that lifestyle.
Some other links:
Seniors strive to keep off retirement pounds - Nightly News with Brian Williams- msnbc.com
Blood Pressure and the DASH diet
Research has shown that diet affects the development of high blood pressure, or hypertension (the medical term). Recently, a study found that a particular eating plan can lower elevated blood pressure
Special Cancer Page
What about senior citizens driving? Check out this link!
Exercises for the elderly are critical! Check this link!
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