Tag: Seniors’
Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors
by on Feb.04, 2012, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) — Winter weather can be challenging for some seniors, especially those with mobility or other health issues.
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Seniors face Medicare cost barrier for cancer meds
by on Jun.13, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Facing a life-and-death struggle with kidney cancer, Rita Moore took her prescription for a new kind of chemotherapy pill to her local drugstore.
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Seniors’ medical pot collective stirs up trouble
by on Jun.08, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Joe Schwartz is a 90-year-old great-grandfather of three who enjoys a few puffs of pot each night before he crawls into bed in the Southern California retirement community he calls home.
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Seniors Vulnerable to Hypothermia
by on Feb.06, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) — In cold weather, older adults
are especially vulnerable to hypothermia, and they and their loved ones
need to take steps to prevent this potentially deadly condition.
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Senior Fitness Exercises : Standing Abductor & Opposing Arm Lift Exercise for Seniors
by on Jul.05, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Seniors, learn how to gain balance by performing the standing abductor lift with opposing arm lift exercise for seniors in thisfree exercise video lesson for senior health and fitness. Expert: Ricketta Butler Bio: Ricketta Butler is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Health Science Education. She is currently a personal trainer and group fitness coordinator. Filmmaker: Michael Carter
Martial Arts Training May Save Seniors’ Hips (HealthDay)
by on Apr.24, 2010, under Health and Fitness
HealthDay – FRIDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News) — Martial arts training appears to
be a safe way to teach osteoporosis patients how to reduce the risk of
injury when they fall, a new study suggests.
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