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Participating in Physical Activity for Older Adults

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As people age, there are some physical changes taking place. Skin changes to become thinner and less elastic and wrinkles appear in greater numbers. We may lose out hair or it can change to shades of gray or white. These are processes that everyone who lives a long life will go through naturally. Barring cosmetic changes, we can't control the aging of our looks much. The good news is that we can control the aging of other body physical aspects such as posture and weight. Other physical changes we face as we age include the following: Body weight is usually less in late adulthood because we lose muscle tissue. Muscle strength, along with mass, is reduced, causing loss of strength in the legs, arm, and other part of the body. In late adulthood the most apparent loss of strength is usually in the legs. Bone loss, or loss of bone calcium, occurs. This will cause changes in the body that are visible. Bone loss is responsible for some weight loss and possibly a stooped postu...
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Life, Homeowner, & Car Insurance | Oscar Arrieta | Allstate

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After being involved in an automobile accident, or other type of complex personal injury case, it's essential to seek representation from an experienced insurance agent alongside receiving medical attention and legal support for any injuries and/or property damages. A highly regarded Allstate Insurance Agent such as Oscar Arrieta, can successfully help resolve an individual's issues and concerns, providing with the peace of mind they deserve. As a Personal Financial Representative in El Paso, Tx, Allstate Insurance Agent Oscar Arrieta knows many local families. With his knowledge and understanding of the people in the community, Oscar Arrieta can help effectively provide customers with an outstanding level of service and representation. The Allstate Insurance Agent looks forward to helping families like yours protect the things that are important – your family, home, car and more. Furthermore, Oscar Arrieta can also help you prepare a strategy to achieve your financial n...
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10 Anti-Inflammatory & Disease-Fighting Foods

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Inflammation is generally identified as a symptoms accompanied by pain and discomfort, however, this symptom is often necessary for for preventing illnesses, treating injuries, and healing wounds. To a larger extent, inflammation is necessary to keep us healthy. However, occasionally, an individual's own immune system can cause inflammation when there's no apparent cause for it. From an improper diet to increased levels of stress and even environmental factors, inflammation can develop without any of the previously mention complications. Fortunately, if this is the case, following a properly balanced diet, focusing on a variety of anti-inflammatory foods, an individual can reduce their inflammation and experience relief once more. The following 10 foods are some of the top, recommended anti-inflammatory foods which can help fight the symptoms. 1. Leafy green vegetables Dark, leafy greens like kale, spinach, bok choy, and Swiss chard are rich in flavonoids (powerful...
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Fighting Inflammation with Proper Nutrition

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Your immune system attacks anything in your body that it recognizes as foreign—such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. The process is called inflammation. Intermittent bouts of inflammation directed at truly threatening invaders protect your health.Foods that fight inflammation However, sometimes inflammation persists, day in and day out, even when you are not threatened by a foreign invader. That's when inflammation can become your enemy. Many major diseases that plague us—including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer's—have been linked to chronic inflammation. One of the most powerful tools to combat inflammation comes not from the pharmacy, but from the grocery store. "Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects," says Dr. Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health...
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Proper Hydration in Seniors

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Hydration is key to staying and feeling healthy. Your body has an intricate system of keeping fluids and electrolytes balanced, and proper hydration is a main component of this process. If this system is not functioning properly, you may suffer the dangerous consequences of dehydration. In the elderly, this regulation system may no longer function properly on its own, making dehydration more common -- making adequate hydration even more important. The Importance of Hydration Dehydration is a risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. This condition can lead to hospitalization, infection, loss of cognitive function, and even death if not treated immediately. Due to changes in the body during aging, such as a decrease in total body water as well as a decrease in being able to sense thirst, dehydration can happen quickly in the elderly. Staying hydrated every day is the best way to prevent this. Symptoms of Dehydration Symptoms of dehydrat...
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Dehydration in Elderly Patients

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As we get older, body water content decreases, the risk for dehydration increases, and the consequences become more serious. Dehydration has been associated with increased mortality rates among hospitalized older adults and can precipitate emergency hospitalization and increase the risk of repeated stays in hospital. Dehydration is a frequent cause of hospitalization of older adults and one of the ten most frequent diagnoses responsible for hospitalization in the United-States. Evidence suggests high dehydration rates of elderly patients within hospitals and other health care institutions. Dehydration has also been associated with various morbidities, such as impaired cognition or acute confusion, falling or constipation. The cost associated with dehydration may be very high: a study conducted in 1999 in the United States evaluated the avoidable costs of hospitalizations due to dehydration at $1.14 billion. Why are the elderly more susceptible to dehydration? The amoun...
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The Proper Fiber Intake for Older Adults

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As the body ages, changes in the gastrointestinal tract occur, reducing the absorption of nutrients and slowing down intestinal motility. As a result, malabsorption, nutrient deficiency and constipation are relatively common health problems that affect elderly people of both genders. A high-fiber diet helps to stimulate intestinal motility and prevent constipation. There is also evidence dietary fiber helps to lower cholesterol levels and regulate blood glucose levels. Ask your doctor about the benefits of adding more fiber to your diet. Dietary fiber is common in plant foods such as fruits, vegetable and legumes. Although dietary fiber cannot be digested or absorbed, it still contributes to health in a variety of ways. Dietary fiber comes in two types: soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and becomes gel-like, causing it to stick to bile, toxins and other debris and drag them from your body. Insoluble fiber attracts water like a sponge and acts to c...
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