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Specialties:
- Geriatric Medicine
Affiliation:
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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How can I identify and avoid bad fats?
Not all fats are the same. There are essential fats, and there are fats that should be avoided. Saturated fat has been linked to an increase in low-density lipoprotein or LDL, which has been associ...
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How can I avoid weight gain over the holidays?
It is best to avoid gaining weight in the first place, which involves establishing the right frame of mind and then using this mindset to stay on course. Most of us know our most likely downfall si...
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How much vitamin D should I take each day?
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that can actually be taken infrequently; for example, once monthly, as long as the dose averages to the daily 800-2,000 international units (I.U.) per day. While ...
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How often should I exercise?
You should try to exercise at least 3 days per week. With this as the goal, many people plan to exercise 5 days a week, knowing that one or two sessions might be missed. If you make all five sessio...
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What foods are major sources of fats?
Foods that are high in healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats include poultry, fish, various vegetables, and many commonly ingested nuts. Deep sea fish are particularly high in omega-3 fa...
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How can I identify and avoid bad fats?
Not all fats are the same. There are essential fats, and there are fats that should be avoided. Saturated fat has been linked to an increase in low-density lipoprotein or LDL, which has been associ...
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What should I drink if I'm trying to lose weight?
Fluids are a source of nutrition and calories. Some beverages are particularly good choices. For example, skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and protein, and it is as good as whole milk bu...
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Why is water beneficial for weight loss?
Vitamins, minerals, and water are needed to help break down fat. If you are trying to lose weight, drinking a full glass of water before each meal will: Relieve the feeling of being hungry, bec...
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Which foods boost energy?
Carbohydrates are not the only food source our bodies use for energy. Other sources include fat, protein, and alcohol. A key to weight control is to understand that each of these food sources provi...
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Should I exercise to live longer?
Many people equate a good diet with good health, but exercise can claim as much, or more, benefit because it promotes longevity. At least as important is the fact that "functional survival&quo...
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What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin A?
Vitamin A is fat-soluble and -- once present in the body -- it takes months to become depleted. The current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is 5,000 I.U., and food supplements t...
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Is the cost of nursing homes competitive?
Competition, as we typically recognize in business, does not apply to older adult medicine, in general. Nursing homes offer little exception. Competition is lost when the government is responsible ...
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Are assisted living facilities regulated by the federal government?
Fortunately, the excessive federal and state regulatory environment for nursing homes has not yet infected assisted living facilities. This isn't to say that some additional oversight may not ...
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What is long-term care insurance?
Like other types of insurance long-term care policies provide some degree of coverage for long-term care. As such policies may cover some portion of costs for medical care in a variety of settings....
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What are the different long-term care options?
Long-term care encompasses multiple options in the United States. Commonly recognized options include the following:Nursing HomesAssisted Living FacilitiesSenior HousingGroup HomesContinuing Care ...
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