Mind & Body

Metabolic Syndrome: What is it and how to live with it

Metabolic syndrome stands as a multifaceted health challenge, weaving together a tapestry of conditions that, in concert, amplify the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. At its core, this syndrome is not identified by a singular symptom or marker but rather by the confluence of several metabolic dysfunctions. These include abdominal obesity—a waistline expanded beyond healthy measures—coupled with elevated blood pressure, increased levels of fasting blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol profiles, and insulin resistance.

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Seniors Redefining Fitness: Embracing CrossFit for Health and Vitality

In a world where age often meets assumptions about physical limitations, a vibrant movement is reshaping perceptions and breaking stereotypes. Enter seniors in CrossFit—a community rewriting the narrative on aging and fitness, proving that strength knows no bounds, and age is just a number. Here are some reasons why seniors should try CrossFit.

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Anxiety and Older Adults - Part 1 of a 6 part series

Anxiety disorders are more common in older adults than depression, yet they are frequently overlooked because of a focus on depression and dementia in older adults, * according to the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. . 

It is also important to note that many older adults who experience anxiety had an anxiety disorder when they were younger (perhaps not diagnosed or treated). Like depression, anxiety disorders are frequently misdiagnosed and untreated in older adults. Anxiety is found in older adults at higher rates than depression and cognitive disorders. Sub-syndromic anxiety is more common than depression and cognitive disorders.

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Your Sex Life at 70 Plus
Your Sex Life at 70 Plus What to expect for romance in your 70s by Sari Harrar, AARP The Magazine, April 19, 2018  Hi, This is Darrell Griffin, I love AARP Magazine.  I am blessed to be reasonably happy and fit...
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