Age not a barrier to exercise for older heart patients
The American Heart Association says as people live longer, functional outcomes beyond heart and lung tests matter. Geriatric cardiologist Daniel Forman urges evaluating balance strength cognition and vision, with revised guidelines and broader rehab approaches for patients 85 and older.
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Ittsburgh
American Heart Association
Daniel Forman
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Forman
Geriatric Cardiology
UPMC
American College of Cardiology
Murali
Nutrition and aging brains tied to diet insights
Nutrition experts from University of Toronto and Rush University explain that while precise brain strengthening claims remain uncertain, a healthy diet reducing chronic disease risk supports brain function. Key nutrients include vitamin E, B12, folate, omega 3s, calcium, zinc and vitamins A C D, with caution on saturated fats and a preference for low fat dairy.
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Carol Greenwood
University of Toronto
Martha Clare Morris
Rush University Medical Center
Greenwood
Morris
Fitness trackers fail to monitor heart rate during movement
A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine tested four wristband trackers against an ECG in 40 adults. While stationary, devices varied but tracked heart rate reasonably. during 10 minute treadmill exercise at 65 percent max, all trackers performed poorly with readings up to 41 bpm slow and 89 bpm fast. Repeatability dropped markedly during activity.
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Annals of Internal Medicine
University of Wisconsin In
Madison
Loras College
Dubuque
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