Diet plus exercise help obese older adults more than either one alone, a new study finds. Though that may seem like conventional wisdom, some doctors would disagree, the author told HealthDay News. Some worry that diet changes and exercise may reduce bone and muscle and make older adults more frail. But the study found the opposite was true. The study included 93 obese adults. All were older than age 65. They were randomly divided into four groups. One group did supervised exercise 3 times a week. It included aerobic exercise, weight training and stretching. Another group was given a reduced-calorie diet and support from a dietician. The third group did both things â exercise and diet changes. The fourth group received general advice on diet. The study lasted a year. People who dieted and exercised had the best results. They lost 9% of their weight on average.
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After reading your article on multivitamins, I’ve decided to switch from my old multivitamin to plain vitamin D. But I’m confused by the various types of vitamin D. Which kind should I take?
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Resistance exercise, such as walking or weight training, is the best way to protect the body against osteoporosis. Calcium is crucial for bone strength, but high calcium intake may put a man at higher risk for prostate cancer.
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Brief updates on controlling heart rate with medication, quality of heart attack care at night and on weekends, and vitamin D’s importance to the heart and arteries.
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Many older people do not get enough vitamin D, which may contribute to coronary artery disease and high blood pressure. Exposure to sunlight is not a reliable source of vitamin D during the winter months, so taking a supplement is recommended.
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Vitamin D has been linked to a growing list of health benefits beyond bone strengthening, but many people, particularly seniors, have vitamin D deficiency. Because few foods are rich in the vitamin, taking a supplement is recommended.
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Research regarding a link between calcium supplements and increased risk of a heart attack is contradictory, but getting most of the body’s daily calcium requirement from food is preferable.
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Research has found a potential connection between low levels of vitamin D and increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions.
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The VITAL study hopes to determine whether taking vitamin D and omega-3 fats have an effect on rates of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other illnesses, and whether high dosages of these supplements are safe.
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Certain nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D or potassium and sodium, work better in pairs, which is useful information when making nutritional choices.
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