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According to the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 66% of Americans aged 75 – 84 reported that their health was excellent or good; 23% said they were in fair; and only 11% said it was poor. A high percentage of those over 85 also rated their health as excellent or good. However, the elderly may often mis – judge their health and avoid checkups that could find problems they may be unaware of.

Injections for joint pain?
Osteoarthritis is a degeneration of cartilage, the tissue that acts as a cushion between bones and joints. Corticosteroid injections may relieve some of the pain from inflammation. The relief may last from a few weeks to several months. If relief is short – lived, the problem may be unrelated to inflammation, and another injection is probably not warranted.

Use of injections should be limited to one or two per year. More frequent injections increase the risk of accelerated destruction of cartilage. However, diminished pain does not warrant using the afflicted joint excessively, which can cause further harm. Special exercises to strengthen the muscles surrounding the joint are usually prescribed.Workouts Overcome Hidden Dangers.
Recent studies by researchers at the University of Washington of people aged 65 and older suggest that by staying active, older people can help prevent hidden damage to the heart and arteries. The study looked at 2,300 volunteers who had no obvious signs of cardiovascular disease.

They were tested for thickened arteries, abnormal heart contractions, minor heart damage and other signs of previously undetected cardiovascular trouble. The researchers discovered that the subjects who regularly worked out had the healthiest cardiovascular systems. Even low – intensity activities like walking, golf and bowling were beneficial. Clear conclusion: Regular exercise forestalled the development of hidden cardiovascular disease.

Deadly Tetanus.
Over 70% of tetanus cases in the U.S. occur in people over 50 years of age. Further, a survey shows that 40% of people over 60 do not have a sufficient amount of antibodies to protect them from tetanus.

Childhood immunizations against tetanus were not nationwide until the 1950s. The Armed Forces started routine immunizations in 1941, so many individuals who served during WWII and later have had some immunization. But that may not be enough. The anaerobic bacteria that cause tetanus can live without oxygen, which makes puncture wounds particularly dangerous, although the bacteria can enter any wound.

The tetanus toxins affect the nervous system, and can cause muscle spasms, lockjaw and muscular contractions in the back serious enough to cause vertebral fractures. Breathing muscles may also be compromised. The disease is often fatal.

Antitoxins, antibiotics and relax – ants are used to treat tetanus. If you’ve never been immunized, or your last tetanus shot was more than 10 years ago, see your doctor. A single immunization is not permanent – regular booster shots are required.

Strong Bones Forever.
It’s never to late to strengthen bones. Bone, like skin, deserves special care. Hard like ivory on the surface, but spongy and pliable inside, bone is living, dynamic tissue – a combination of collagen, minerals and water (bone is 50% water).

Bone tissue rebuilds itself throughout your life. The sex hormones – testosterone in men, estrogen in women – influence the calcium uptake of bone tissue, and in turn, skeletal strength. Nutritional factors such as calcium and Vitamin D intake also play a role in bone formation and maintenance. Bones also respond to mechanical stress, such as exercise, by becoming stronger and denser.

Aging women are at greater risk of losing bone than men. Around age 50, a woman’s supply of estrogen decreases, and bone loss accelerates. By age 65, many women suffer from osteoporosis. That doesn’t mean the bone is diseased. It just means that when new bone forms, it’s less dense. Even after age 60, bone loss can be prevented through weight – bearing exercise: walking, running, cycling, dancing and / or weight training. (Activities like swimming and yoga are not weight – bearing activities.)

Experts recommend that postmenopausal women consume at least 1,500 mg of calcium daily. Milk (300 mg per cup) and yogurt (up to 450 mg per 8 ounces) are good sources. Cheese contain much less calcium and are high in sodium, cholesterol and saturated fat. Broccoli and greens are health food vegetable sources for calcium.

Osteoporosis is eight times more common in women than in men. That means it’s especially important for women to start weight – bearing exercise early in life and keep their calcium intake high, continuing to do so all their lives.

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