Frail older adults are more likely to be either underweight or obese, while at the same time eating fewer calories than people who were not frail.
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Regular exercise may reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence and breast cancer-related mortality, experts say, making it crucial to effectively target breast cancer survivors who do not engage in regular physical activity for interventions.
Black urban teenagers from low-income families face a rate of sexually transmitted disease up to 10 times higher than their white counterparts, but recent studies at Oregon State University have identified approaches to prevention programs that might reduce this problem.
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States. obesity in children can lead to many health issues, including high blood pressure, joint problems, high insulin levels and respiratory problems such as sleep apnea. Psychologically, obesity adversely affects children’s self-esteem and may lead them to become victims of bullying.
Young children who are able to pay attention and persist on a task have a 50 percent greater chance of completing college, according to a new study by Associate Professor Megan McClelland.
A new study concludes that among older adults – especially those who are frail – low levels of vitamin D can mean a much greater risk of death.
The randomized, nationally representative study found that older adults with low vitamin D levels had a 30 percent greater risk of death than people who had higher levels.