By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many women remain sexually active into their 70s, but for others, menopause symptoms and chronic health issues get in the way. Overall, 43% said they were sexually active, be that intercourse, foreplay and caressing, or masturbation. A […]
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Poll shows impact of menopause and other health issues on older women’s sex lives
Menopause symptoms affected 84% of the women in the past year, with 35% saying that they’d experienced four or more symptoms from a list of eight symptoms. Sleep problems (56%) and weight gain or slow metabolism (55%) were the most common, followed closely by reduced sexual drive (48%). Hot flashes […]
New poll shows how menopause and other health issues get in the way of older women’s sex lives
Despite stereotypes to the contrary, many older women have active sex lives into their 70s, a new poll shows. But health concerns, including menopause symptoms, often get in the way of intimacy, according to the new results from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging. Even so, only […]
Time-restricted eating may reduce CV risk for older breast cancer survivors
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Risk factors for lower bone mineral density in older adults with type 1 diabetes: a cross-sectional study
Background Type 1 diabetes is associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk, but little is known regarding the effects of diabetes-related factors on BMD. We assessed whether these factors are associated with lower hip BMD among older adults with type 1 diabetes. Methods This cross-sectional study […]
Naomi Judd’s death shines a light on depression in older adults
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text TALK to 741741 or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional information. Before her death, country music icon Naomi Judd had been open about her experiences with mental health issues, particularly depression and suicidal […]
All Children Ages 8 and Older Should Be Screened for Anxiety, U.S. Task Force Suggests
Anxiety in children Getty All kids ages 8 and up should be screened for anxiety, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The task force shared its draft of the new guidelines for children and adolescents, which is now open for public comment, on Tuesday ahead of Mental Health […]
Gerascophobia: What to Know About Fear of Getting Older
If you’re scared of getting old, connecting with people around you can help. Image Credit: DisobeyArt/iStock/GettyImages In This Article If you have some reservations about getting older, you’re not alone. While wisdom of years is welcome, age-related aches and pains don’t sound particularly pleasant. Indeed, sometimes we wish we could […]
Nutrition need changes as we age: Tips for older adults
Mark A. Mahoney As we continue into National Nutrition Month consider some of the following eating tips provided through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Healthy eating is recommended throughout life, but as we age certain factors can affect our nutrient needs. Choosing a variety of foods from all the […]
Associations between sedentary behaviour patterns and depression among people aged 60 and older in Hebei Province of China | BMC Public Health
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Fitness tips for older adults: 6 easy exercises for agility, balance in seniors | Health
An essential contributor to our balance and bone strength, muscles keep us strong, burn calories and help us maintain our weight but muscle mass decreases as we age hence, we tend to lose our independence and our mobility but the good news is that according to studies, muscle mass can […]
Feelings of fatigue predict early death in older adults — ScienceDaily
How fatigued certain activities make an older person feel can predict the likelihood death is less than three years away, according to research published today in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciencesby University of Pittsburgh epidemiologists. It is the first study to establish perceived physical fatigability as an indicator of […]