Tag: Elderly
‘Silent Strokes’ Linked to Memory Loss in Elderly: Study
by on Dec.29, 2011, under Health and Fitness
THURSDAY, Dec. 29 (HealthDay News) — In some cases, memory loss among the elderly may be due to so-called "silent strokes," new research suggests.
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Blood Protein Might Signal Death Risk in Elderly
by on Aug.30, 2011, under Health and Fitness
TUESDAY, Aug. 30 (HealthDay News) — Swedish scientists have
identified a protein circulating in the blood which seems to be a
harbinger of an increased risk of death among elderly people.
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Thyroid Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Elderly
by on Apr.29, 2011, under Health and Fitness
THURSDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) — Many seniors may be at
increased risk for fractures because they take "excessive" doses of drugs
used to treat thyroid problems, a new study says.
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Elderly endure 'harrowing' plight: watchdog
by on Feb.15, 2011, under Health and Fitness
A senior figure monitoring the National Health Service (NHS) detailed "harrowing" cases of the neglect of elderly patients in a report released on Tuesday.
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Health Tip: Skin Disorders Affecting the Elderly
by on Jan.28, 2011, under Health and Fitness
(HealthDay News) — Skin problems are common among the elderly.
Some are considered a normal part of aging, while others may indicate an
underlying health problem.
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Nutrition : How to Cook for an Elderly Person
by on Jan.21, 2011, under Nutrition
When cooking for an elderly person, serve meals that are high in fluid content to avoid dehydration. Cook for an elderly person with tips from a dietitian in this free video on nutrition. Expert: Christine Marquette Bio: Christine E. Marquette is a registered and licensed dietitian with the Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green
City of Greenville’s Nutrition for the Elderly: Food for Thought
by on Oct.07, 2010, under Nutrition
Partylist reps push for mandatory nutrition program in schools
SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc.’s effort to wed Web surfing with television viewing is gathering… Anumang pagpupuri ang ibigay sa mga OFW, kailanman hindi nito mapapantayan ang kanilang…
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City of Greenville’s Nutrition for the Elderly: Food for Thought
The City of Greenville’s Aquatics and Fitness Center will offer a monthly workshop series beginning in September through December entitled An Ounce of Prevention. The October workshop in this series is Nutrition for the Elderly: Food for Thought
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Children, Elderly Need Protection From Soaring Temperatures
by on Jul.04, 2010, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, July 4 (HealthDay News) — With summer in full swing,
researchers caution that children and the elderly, in particular, need
protection from extreme heat, humidity and other seasonal hazards.
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