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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 15, 2012

Page

8

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.

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.

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.

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.

Colleen Doyle American Cancer Society Catherine Loria National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Division of Cardiovascular Sciences Loria Dr. Loria

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