Continuing from Part 1 here’s a look at the next aspect of aging – what to expect as you grow older: Your digestive system What’s happening. Constipation is more common in older adults. Many factors can contribute to constipation, including a low-fiber diet, not drinking enough fluids and lack of exercise. Various medications, including diuretics and iron supplements, may contribute to constipation. Certain medical conditions, including diabetes and irritable bowel…
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Osteoporosis – could you be at risk? – Part 3 of 5
by Vidya Sury July 28, 2010Osteoporosis – Risk Factors Here is Part 2 Risk Factors You Can’t Change Gender. Women are at higher risk for osteoporosis than men. They have smaller bones and lose bone more rapidly than men do because of hormone changes that occur after menopause. Therefore, if you are a woman, you are at higher risk for osteoporosis. Age. Because bones become thinner with age, the older you are, the greater your…
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