Height loss in men could be sign of a sick heart...
I came across this interesting article in the Cleveland Clinic Heart Advisor and I felt it was important enough to share with you. It is just another good reason why we should continue to exercise as we get older. I am doing something different here; I am writing the last paragraph of the article first and then I will start the article from the beginning and then I created a link to take you to their web site where you can finish the article.
I hope you find this informative. If you have any questions about what you can do to help prevent height loss, please feel free to contact me.
Last paragraph:
"While there is no clear answer as to what may cause this phenomenon, Dr. Gornik stresses the importance of physical activity for older men. Exercise can not only reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, it also may prevent bone and muscle loss later in life, resulting in better overall health."
Beginning of article:
"There's no denying that as we age, we become shorter. Bones, muscles, and joints change with age due to many factors, including decreased bone mineral density, muscle loss, arthritis, and osteoporosis. But new research finds that this common occurrence may be a marker for a much more serious condition.
A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has revealed a correlation between height loss in men and the risk of coronary heart disease and death. More than 4,000 men were studied, beginning at age 40 and continuing until 59, and then again between the ages of 60 and 79, to measure the relationship between height loss and cardiovascular disease and mortality. Researchers found that men who experienced loss of height were, in fact, more likely to develop heart disease."
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I hope you find this informative. If you have any questions about what you can do to help prevent height loss, please feel free to contact me.
Last paragraph:
"While there is no clear answer as to what may cause this phenomenon, Dr. Gornik stresses the importance of physical activity for older men. Exercise can not only reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, it also may prevent bone and muscle loss later in life, resulting in better overall health."
Beginning of article:
"There's no denying that as we age, we become shorter. Bones, muscles, and joints change with age due to many factors, including decreased bone mineral density, muscle loss, arthritis, and osteoporosis. But new research finds that this common occurrence may be a marker for a much more serious condition.
A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has revealed a correlation between height loss in men and the risk of coronary heart disease and death. More than 4,000 men were studied, beginning at age 40 and continuing until 59, and then again between the ages of 60 and 79, to measure the relationship between height loss and cardiovascular disease and mortality. Researchers found that men who experienced loss of height were, in fact, more likely to develop heart disease."
Continue article by clicking here.
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