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is A healthy diet balances the calories you eat with the calories you use. In this way, you ... Eating a healthy diet is essential for people of every age. But as you age, doing so is especially ... nutrition; older adults and nutrition; nutrition and aging; health eating; healthy diet; aging and diet;

correct answer is During these years nearly half of adult bone mass is formed. Teens in this age ... . Develops strong bones and teeth and keeps them healthy B. Helps you ... calcium; dietary supplement; osteoporosis; bone health; bone growth; healthy eating;

? All postmenopausal women under age 65, with 1 or more risk factors in addition to menopause All ... -score in the wrist doesn’t mean the spine is also healthy. That’s why more than 1 site on your body may be scanned. ... 85779;osteoporosis: screening for bone loss;screening for bone loss;screening for osteoporosis;DEXA scan

is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health. Exercise is just as important in your ... healthy body weight, keep joints flexible and healthy, and improve balance to reduce falls ... aging;exercise;senior living;balance and strength;4506

*Aging Body Changes ... directly affect your level of energy and muscle mass. It also plays a role in brain health ... ) It’s normal to have less muscle mass as you age. This can cause weakness and affect your balance ... fatigue and aging;aging;brain health;sarcopenia;aging and nutrition;cognitive changes;senior cognition;61150

Tips for Seniors As we age exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our overall ... joints or bones. As you age these can be spots where injuries are more likely to flare up. Do Not ... exercise;lifestyle;nutrition;seniors;WN03561_eng

take steps to keep yourself healthy in the long run. Find out what you know about living longer by ... . You should make your health a priority in your life. You didn't answer this question. You ... longevity; aging and health; centenarian; old age; healthy aging; healthy lifestyle;

older adult. Take the Senior Oral Health Test Getting older can affect your oral health. Some ... by taking this quiz. 1. All people eventually lose their teeth as they age. You didn't ... oral health; dental care; senior oral health; tooth decay; oral hygiene; brushing; flossing;

medicines that may help Medicines that help maintain bone health in women with osteoporosis at ... osteoporosis: Older age. Bones become less dense and weaker with age. Race.  White and Asian women

*Prevent Falls Make Health Priority ... Preventing Falls: Staying Healthy ... also change as you age. So certain medicines that were fine in the past may cause side effects now ... sense of thirst decreases with age. Eat breakfast. Plan regular meals and healthy snacks. Ask ... ;elderly;senior;seniors;falling;movement;balancing;balance;vision;vertigo;dizziness;fall risks;risk;prevent falls;fall prevention

*Aging and Nutrition Problems ... means not getting enough nutrients from food to keep you healthy. This can cause many kinds of health ... cooked meals to seniors Eating your meals in social settings Financial help What nutrients do ... 60083;Aging and Nutrition Problems;nutrition management seniors;senior weight;senior nutrition;nutrition support seniors;failure to thrive

the Senior Fitness Quiz You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable ... dancing, to maintain good bone health. A. True ... senior fitness; exercise; exercise and aging; aerobic exercise; strength training;

*ALL Ch ... are made and mature in the bone marrow. With ALL, large numbers of abnormal, immature white blood are ... made. These cells are called leukemic blasts. They crowd out healthy cells in the bone marrow. As ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

men only. Fact:  It may be even more important for women to strengthen their bones and muscles ... than it is for men. After menopause, women lose a small percentage of bone mass every year. Strength

*Eye Health Seniors ... For Seniors: Taking Care of Your Eyes ... vision loss could be prevented. For Seniors: Don't Take Your Eyes for Granted Imagine what life ... eye diseases like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) might be present before you ... low vision;blindness;low vision in older adults;blindness in older adults

menopause, the risk for heart attack and stroke in women continues to rise with age. Loss of estrogen is a ... stable in men around age 55. But in most women, both LDL and total cholesterol levels start to rise ... women's health; women and heart disease; heart disease; heart attack; women's nutrition; heart health;

-dissolving osteoclasts keeps bones healthy. In young people, bones lengthen and increase in density ... slowly than it does in women. Men tend to have larger and stronger bones than women do. They also ... osteoporosis;osteoporosis in men;cancer treatment and osteoporosis in men;26578-1

Detailed information on healthcare for women, including information on breast health, colorectal ... Women Menopause Introduction to Menopause Perimenopause Hormone Replacement Therapy ... womens health, womans health, breast health, colorectal cancer, diabetes, gynecological concerns ... , gyn concern, heart attack, myocardial infarction, hysterectomy, infertility, menopause, mental health, osteoporosis, skin cancer, urinary condition

Osteoporosis and Cancer in Women ... of a natural decrease in testosterone. By age 65 or 70, men and women lose bone mass at similar ... rates. Calcium absorption, which is needed to keep bones healthy, also decreases in men and women ... osteoporosis;women with osteoporosis and cancer;26577-1

women of average risk and in good health in this age group, through age 75. For women ages 76 to 85 ... Women between the ages of 50 and 80 who are in fairly good health, are at higher risk for lung cancer ... women65plus;women's health;health screenings;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;wellness exam;health counseling