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November 18, 2019
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Improved fitness can mean living longer without dementia

"Persistently low fitness is an independent risk factor for dementia and death due to dementia," the authors concluded.


Even 'minor' surgery can be risky for frail patients

Researchers found that patients who were classified as frail or very frail had substantially higher mortality rates after surgeries with low and moderate operative stress.


Report identifies 3 dimensions to lifelong 'longevity fitness'

Perseverance and attention to social connections, health, and finances will give people the best chance to thrive as they age, according to a new report titled "Longevity Fitness: Financial and Health Dimensions Across the Life Course."
 
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Men and women perceive their own health differently

"Our findings suggest that confidence in maintaining health habits can be influenced by gender and also depends on which specific habit is being assessed -- physical activity, for example, versus diet," says Richa Sood, M.D., a Mayo Clinic internist, and a co-author and designer of the study. "This is important information to keep in mind when designing wellness programs, to maximize their utilization and impact on employee health and wellness." » Read more...
 
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