Why prescription drugs can cause new problems now ... and how you can protect yourself from harmful effects
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Changes in the body due to aging can drastically alter people's reactions to medications that they have taking routinely for years. Those over age 50 may experience unexpected problems with prescription medication because their bodies have become slower in absorbing, metabolizing and eliminating drugs. Tips for avoiding these problems are offered.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1995
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Go ahead, indulge yourself
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Food critic Julia Child argues that people over 50 years of age should not be deprived of their right to enjoy their favorite foods. Old people need not worry about going over their diet restrictions if they consume the food they want in sensible amounts.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1992
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What you eat - or don't - can help save your bones
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Elderly people can prevent osteoporosis by taking the right nutrients. Calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and soy protein are needed for strong bones while excessive protein and sodium are unnecessary.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 1996
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