Sentences with phrase «physical health decline»

«These findings extend evidence to the cancer caregiving context, known to have many psychosocial stressors and challenges, and highlight the importance of depression specifically to caregivers» premature physical health decline,» the authors reported.

The program began in 1998 as an effort to get cats into homes before their mental or physical health declined from prolonged shelter stays — and after close to two decades of the policy, the length of stay for adult cats has decreased by 78 %.

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It is well known that most indices of child welfare — income, access to health care, physical safety, poverty, self - esteem — have been declining in the United States.

When sleeping is not made a priority, parents typically experience: · Exhaustion · Irritability · Decreased productivity · A suffering quality of life · A negative mood · Declining physical health · Lack of focus With poor sleep and an increased irritable mood, our problems feel bigger than they really are and stress can become intensified.

Iron deficiency anemia has profound effects on health, including declines in physical and cognitive abilities.

This decline in physical activity is accompanied by a worsening of lung function and health status, and sustained physical inactivity is associated with progression of both exercise intolerance and muscle depletion.

The same discrepancy occurred when subjects wore a heavy backpack, were elderly, or were in poor physical condition or declining health.

«Tooth loss could be used as an early marker of mental and physical decline in older age, particularly among 60 - 74 year - olds,» says lead author Dr Georgios Tsakos (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health).

«From a care standpoint, cognitive decline is not only a strong marker for neurological deterioration and physical health in older adults, but also serves as a marker for stroke in old age,» he said.

As adults age, changes in physical health can be a natural part of the process, as can cognitive decline, which can range from normal change in cognition to the onset of disorders such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Our study, along with prior studies, supports the notion that «cognitive reserve» resulting from early - life and lifelong education and cognitive stimulation may be a potent strategy for the primary prevention of dementia in both high - and low - income countries around the world.21 However, it should be noted that the relationships among education, brain biology, and cognitive function are complex and likely multidirectional; for instance, a number of recent population - based studies have shown genetic links with level of educational attainment, 22,23 and with the risk for cognitive decline in later life.24 Higher levels of educational attainment are also associated with health behaviors (eg, physical activity, diet, and smoking), more cognitively - complex occupations, and better access to health care, all of which may play a role in decreasing lifetime dementia risk.

Compared to teetotalers, those who averaged roughly 3 to 15 alcoholic drinks per week in their late 50s had up to 28 % higher odds of being free from chronic illness, physical disability, mental health problems, and cognitive decline at age 70, the study found.

«Regardless of their condition, children with physical and mental health problems experience a significant decline in their quality of life within the first six months after receiving their diagnosis,» said researcher Mark Ferro.

Promoting optimal mobility, physical activity and overall health and wellness; Preventing disease, injury, and disability; Managing acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, and participation restrictions; Improving and maintaining optimal functional independence and physical performance; Rehabilitating injury and the effects of disease or disability with therapeutic exercise programs and other interventions; and Educating and planning maintenance and support programs to prevent re-occurrence, re-injury or functional decline.

I consider sex drive as the canary in the coal mine of overall physical and mental health, and sadly, the state of women's health, longevity, and happiness is declining.1 http://www.nber.org/papers/w14969; http://nwlc.org/declining-life-expectancies-show-why-womens-health-should-be-priority/;... continue

Growing old doesn't just bring cognitive decline, we often witness a decline in physical health as well.

The archeological record shows that in every measurable way human health declined with this transition, with clear evidence of physical degeneration, including a loss of height and bone density, and a dramatic increase in dental and skeletal problems.

I commonly tell my patients, the more mitochondria you have, the healthier your cellular health is, the more calories your body can burn, the leaner you get, and the more your body can delay weight gain, aging and your declines in physical appearance.

«Our study is one of the largest to examine the relationship between physical activity and cognitive decline, and the results strongly support the notion that staying active maintains brain health.»

Low intakes of carotenoids are associated with poor health, in particular, chronic disease and disability, so continue eating your ten servings of fruits and vegetables — studies show consuming them is protective against the decline in physical performance, and overall mortality.

Hormone - disrupting chemicals are more prevalent than ever before, physical activity is less and less common, veganism is popular (I was a raw vegan for a while), and many doctors insist on pushing a low - fat, low - cholesterol diet for health (by the way, the concept of a low - fat diet began in the mid-70s, shortly before the nationwide testosterone decline.

While our Western society fosters the belief that after age 50 we decline horribly in our mental, physical and social health, just try googling fashion bloggers over 50.

The study found that when the married people became single again — either by divorce or because of the death of a spouse — they suffered a decline in physical health from which they never fully recovered.

Low social connection has been generally associated with declines in physical and psychological health, as well as a higher propensity for antisocial behavior that leads to further isolation.

We are trying to reverse a deepening obesity crisis and decline in young people's mental health by doing all we can to support schools, and urge policy makers to harness the power of sport, PE and physical activity, use it strategically and to develop the traits and skills young people need to cope in today's world.

The quality of life issues that plague the elderly can cause boredom, listlessness, and hopelessness, all of which can lead to a decline in overall physical health unless a channel is found for the return of some kind of self - sufficiency and independence.

He traveled across the country - into schools, hospitals, and people's homes - to investigate school lunch programs, the marketing of fast food, and the declining emphasis on health and physical education.

And as you age you might have less interest in managing your money, or face a decline in physical or mental health that prevents you from keeping on top of it all.

She said she would then see cases of rapid decline in both the physical and emotional health of these patients.

Animals available for adoption will be euthanized if there is a decline in their health, temperament or physical condition.

Animals available for adoptions may be euthanized if there is a decline in their health, temperament, or physical condition.

Watching the decline of your pet's physical and / or mental health after years of vitality can be heart wrenching.

Mobility aids, hygiene curtains, health posters and chairs to name a few embody a form of uncertainty and vulnerability that sit as a «precarious force somewhere between marked resilience and physical decline.»

Most people work until their late 60s or early 70s in order to fund their lifestyle in retirement, but unfortunately this often corresponds with a decline in physical health that makes it difficult to enjoy their new free time and money.

Physical abuse, emotional abuse, and financial exploitation can be tremendously taxing on elderly individuals, especially if they are in fragile or declining states of health.

This can lead to depression as well as declining physical health.

Elderly drivers can become unfit to drive due to poor vision, declining physical health, reduced reflexes, and other cognitive impairments.

It's much faster to draw up a simulation than to put together a breadboard circuit, you can add instrumentation and swap values ad nauseam, and you are less likely to make an inscrutable wiring mistake that contributes to small declines in your mental health than you are with a physical prototype.

The common themes include: a shared negative experience of colonisation and cultural disruption, including in many cases catastrophic declines in physical, spiritual and cultural health and wellness over multiple generations; the consequent desire among First Nations to regain Indigenous self - determination and self - governance in order to nurture healthy and happy future generations; the need to understand cultural differences in how the meanings of health and wellness are understood and applied at the community, family and individual levels, and to therefore identify culturally appropriate responses, including traditional modalities and safe systems of care; the significance of cultural diversity between different Indigenous groups or communities within both countries; the differing needs and circumstances for Indigenous health and wellness in urban, regional and remote settings; and the challenges of delivering health services to remote communities in often harsh environments.

Some degree of dependency is developmentally normative in older persons, given the physical decline that comes with age, thus those with avoidant attachment may become isolated when most in need, with consequent health risks.

Spouses of cancer patients experience significant declines in their own physical health.

Women with no flushing (n = 2325) who received HT had greater declines in physical function and energy / fatigue, but did not differ for mental health or depressive symptoms from those who received placebo.

Therefore, greater declines in disability among older spouses may be attributed to their simply spending more time assisting each other in daily activities (e.g., grocery shopping), and therefore they may not reflect actual improvement in physical health.

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of chronic physical and mental health risk factors on the decline of sexual well - being in older adults.

These changes are important because both stressors and depression can sensitize the inflammatory response in such a way that they produce heightened responsiveness to stressful events as well as antigen challenge.25, 27,28,60 Furthermore, more frequent or persistent stress - related changes in plasma levels of these key cytokines have broad implications for health; elevated levels of proinflammatory cytokines have been linked to a variety of age - related disease, including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, certain cancers, and frailty and functional decline.29 Moreover, inflammatory activation can enhance development of depressive symptoms.30, 31 Thus, relationships characterized by hostility, repeated conflicts, and heightened IL - 6 levels could have negative consequences for both physical and mental health.

The predictive value of self assessed general, physical, and mental health on functional decline and mortality in older adults

A condominium with low - maintenance needs can be a literal lifesaver, if your health or physical abilities decline.»