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Pot Use Among U.S. Seniors Nearly Doubled in 3 Years

Pot Use Among U.S. Seniors Nearly Doubled in 3 Years

Latest Senior Health News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Americans may want to rethink the stereotype of the pot-loving teen: More U.S. seniors are using the drug now than ever before. The proportion of folks 65 and older who use pot stands at 4.2%, up from 2.4% in 2015, […]

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Dietitian-Led Behavioral Therapy May Help Seniors Lose Weight

Dietitian-Led Behavioral Therapy May Help Seniors Lose Weight

Latest Senior Health News FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Dietitian-led intensive behavioral therapy may help obese seniors lose weight, a new study suggests. Intensive behavioral therapy for obesity (IBTO) features individualized counseling sessions to help people change their eating and exercise habits, CNN reported. The East Carolina University study of nearly 2,100 obese […]

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Time Spent on the Links May Lengthen Life

Time Spent on the Links May Lengthen Life

Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Grab your golf clubs. Spending a day on the green at least once a month may lower the risk of early death among older adults, a new study finds. About 25 million Americans play golf, which is a sport that can reduce stress and […]

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Golf May Be a Recipe for Longevity

Golf May Be a Recipe for Longevity

Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior, playing golf regularly may do more than improve your swing: New research suggests it could reduce your risk of early death. Researchers followed nearly 5,900 adults, 65 and older, for 10 years and found that those who were regular golf […]

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Caregivers Give Short Shrift to Their Own Health

Caregivers Give Short Shrift to Their Own Health

Latest Senior Health News SATURDAY, Feb. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More than 43 million American adults care for their loved ones every year, but a new survey shows they are more likely to neglect their own health in the process. The survey found that those who regularly care for a family member or friend […]

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Bedside ‘Sitters’ May Not Prevent Hospital Falls

Bedside ‘Sitters’ May Not Prevent Hospital Falls

Latest Senior Health News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many hospitals use bedside “sitters” to protect patients from falling, but a new review finds little evidence the tactic works. However, researchers said the problem is a lack of rigorous studies — and not proof that bedside sitters are ineffective. […]

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Ageism Affects People Around the Globe

Ageism Affects People Around the Globe

Latest Senior Health News THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Discrimination based on age — ageism — is widespread throughout the world, and it takes a toll, new research reveals. The study of more than 7 million people aged 50 and older in 45 countries found that age affected whether or not they got […]

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New Clues Show How Stress May Turn Your Hair Gray

New Clues Show How Stress May Turn Your Hair Gray

Latest Senior Health News THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The next time you tell your rebellious teenagers that their antics are giving you gray hair, know that the latest animal research seems to confirm your claim. Scientists report they have pinpointed how stress causes gray hair in mice, and they said that their […]