Winter health risks for New York seniors rise in cold
An AP report outlines winter hazards for the elderly in New York including falls and fractures from icy surfaces and heavy shoveling, heart risks from exertion, and hypothermia. It urges flat shoes, reduced outings in storms, warm homes, and seeking help with heavy tasks while noting precise steps to stay safe during winter.
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Pills and therapy best for low mood in elderly
University of Pittsburgh researchers find that combining antidepressants with counseling best prevents relapse in seniors. Dr. Reynolds notes insurers pay for pills only, urging coverage of both treatments to curb increased clinic visits, medication use, and longer hospital stays.
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Simple guide to starting a fitness routine for all ages
Advice for non athletes on safe gradual activity. walking and cycling offer cardiovascular benefits, swimming works but may strain knees, running risks joints for overweight individuals. includes tips on blood pressure checks, using hills to raise heart rate, and aiming for weight loss through consistent exercise and sensible eating.
Vulnerable Plaque Recasts Heart Attack Danger in Arteries
Boston AP reports a shift in heart disease understanding. Small, soft vulnerable plaque bursts to trigger deadly clots, often unseen by angiograms. Doctors seek methods to detect these hidden risks and prevent attacks beyond bypass and angioplasty.
Hidden dangers of vulnerable plaque in arteries
Medical researchers describe vulnerable plaque as small particles inside artery walls that are prone to rupture. Cholesterol forms soft and crystalline components with cells and calcium creating a cap that can fail, triggering clotting and heart attacks even when blockages seem minor.
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Lifetime risk of heart disease spans ages and sexes
A federal study led by Drs. Donald Lloyd-Jones and Daniel Levy estimates a 50 percent lifetime risk for men and 33 percent for women of developing heart disease from clogged arteries. By age 70 one in three men and one in four women remain at risk, underscoring the need for early prevention and long term lifestyle changes.
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