Exercise: the best prescription for aging
Posted January 3, 2019
Age is not an excuse to avoid regular physical exercise. In fact, being active has many benefits that can help you as you get older.
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Posted May 6, 2017
Depression affects more than 19 million Americans every year, regardless of race, gender or age. Depression is not a typical part of the aging process, but it can occur when other health conditions are happening and, in general, aging can be hard.
I've had older patients living with depression and anxiety who are struggling with an injury that makes activities feel impossible. Symptoms of depression can be overlooked and go untreated when they coincide with other medical illnesses.
Isolation is one of the greatest concerns for those over 65. Even the most social person can become isolated, especially when depressed. Group therapy can provide a support system and a place to connect to others.
Studies show everyone enjoys time with peers; and as much as we enjoy our parents, children and even our partners, we also all like to spend time with others who we feel "get us." Little kids like playing with other little kids, and teenagers like to spend time with other teens. The same is true for older adults, too. Not only are these interactions enjoyable, but we need them to stay happy and healthy.
Here are other ways to feel engaged in life:
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Age is not an excuse to avoid regular physical exercise. In fact, being active has many benefits that can help you as you get older.
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