Mind & Body
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.
Anxiety In Older Adults
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.PureAudacity.com will be doing a 6-part series on anxiety in older adults.
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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.PureAudacity.com will be doing a 6-part series on anxiety in older adults.