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Topic- Cardiovascular health
Extreme heat projected to increase cardiovascular deaths
Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065 in the United States, according to a recent study, and the researchers predict that adults ages 65 and older and Black adults will likely be disproportionately affected.
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Daily stair climbing can cut heart disease risk by 20%
Climbing more than five flights of stairs daily could reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%. It's another physical activity goal that residents and staff can set to stay healthy.
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Stats: 35% of outdoor sports participants are older adults
The Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Foundation recently released findings from the "2023 Outdoor Participation Trends Report." The report reveals that the outdoor recreation participation base grew 2.3% in 2022 to a record 168.1M participants, or 55% of the US population over age 6. The report also found that the new participant base is becoming increasingly more diverse in terms of ethnicity, race, age, and sexual and gender identity.
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Sleep "essential" for heart and brain health: AHA
The American Heart Association recently added sleep to its "Life's Simple 7" checklist as an eighth metric of cardiovascular health, transforming the checklist's name to "Life's Essential 8." Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health evaluated the addition of sleep for predicting future cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a study of about 2,000 middle-aged to older adults (mean age, 69; 54%, women) who participated in a sleep exam and provided comprehensive data on their sleep characteristics in an ongoing US study of CVD and CVD risk factors. Taken together, the findings highlight the benefits to active-aging organizations of prioritizing sleep -- and conditions conducive to better sleep -- for members and residents.
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Stats: Only 48% of older adults monitor blood pressure at home
Older adults with high blood pressure or a high blood pressure-related illness such as diabetes need to be educated about the importance of self blood pressure monitoring and sharing the readings with their doctor, researchers suggest. Doing so is associated with decreases in blood pressure and is cost-effective.
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Behavioral counseling urged for those with heart risks: USPSTF
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released updated guidance for adults with cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and metabolic syndrome. The recommendation is for behavioral counseling, an acknowledgment of the importance of lifestyle factors in reducing risk and support for a wellness-rather than a medical model-for prevention. Organizations can consider formalizing their lifestyle strategies with a specific behavior modification program.
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