Caregivers Seek Care in 9 Take Charge Initiative
A note urges caregivers to take charge and seek support, emphasizing the need for care coordination and practical aid for those caring for others. The brief highlights resources and steps to access help, aiming to empower caregivers.
Should I stay or go? Experts urge consulting before new exercise plan
The piece cites Colin Milner of the International Council on Active Aging and a ACSM statement that medical advice is useful when indicated but not universal. It notes exercise benefits for all ages, especially older adults, including weight management and cognitive function, with low overall risk.
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Colin Milner
International Council On Active Aging
Milner
American College of Sports Medicine
ACSM
Weight gain risks rise for seniors as obesity climbs
Health experts warn obesity spikes after age 60 bring higher odds of cancer heart disease diabetes and osteoarthritis. Doctors cite slower metabolism fatigue and sedentary habits as key factors while noting obesity links to elevated triglycerides cholesterol and sleep apnea risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Loria
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Bethesda
Maryland
Vance Blackburn
Birmingham
Alabama
American Academy of Family Physicians
United States
Colleen Doyle
American Cancer Society
Atlanta
Georgia
Doyle
Blackburn
Robert H. Eckel
American Heart Association
Eckel
Jack Dersarkissian
Southern California Permanente Group
Patience White
The
Arthritis Foundation
You are what and how much you eat
Colleen Doyle of the American Cancer Society advises reading food labels to gauge portion sizes and calories. She warns that low fat or nonfat does not always equal low calories, and recommends smaller portions, selecting vegetables and fruit, and avoiding calorie dense items and sugary drinks. When dining out, choose low calorie options and limit portion sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Doyle
The
American Cancer Society
Experts urge modest weight loss and daily activity plan
Experts emphasize pairing 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly with behavior therapy to monitor calories and activity. They advise social support, goal setting, and practical daily actions like stairs and parking farther away to form a lasting active lifestyle. Weight loss of 5 to 10 percent can lower blood pressure, with older adults showing promising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Doyle
American Cancer Society
Catherine Loria
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Loria
Dr. Loria
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