Successful Aging Philosophy

PhD-Clinical Epidemiology(Aging and Well-being). My Aim is to provide relevant and practical information to ensure Meaningful and Manageable aging trajectories.

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Doctors Call Gambling Major Public Health Problem.

* People are coming into the general practice waiting rooms with mental health issues because they are in so much debt.
* patients with a gambling disorder were 15 times more likely to die by suicide. #gambling #debt #suicide

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No Pill for the human condition. Physical #wounds heal with cleansing, protection, and care. Mental wounds heal the same way: expression, naming, working through. It can be carried with strength, shared with others, and #healed through steady, honest work. https://t.co/iw2AY7vHwi

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Therapy dogs can provide crucial comfort and reduce loneliness for patients with advanced illnesses. For older adults, especially those living alone or with cognitive impairment. #dogs #loneliness

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Canine Bonds: Wellness, Therapy, and Assistance.

The emotional support provided by pets contributes immensely to overall life satisfaction. Pet owners have reported a 3- to 4-point increase on a 7-point life satisfaction scale.

#dogs #WellnessTips

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Canine interventions have been successfully applied to mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, autism, and PTSD.
* A 2022 report found that 74% of people experiencing homelessness consider their dogs their main source of social support. #dogs #canine

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A long-term observational has found that individuals consuming more than 300 g of poultry per week had a 27% higher risk of all-cause mortality compared to those eating less than 100 g per week. https://t.co/QJeWWpdMmT #poultry #mortality #dietary

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Hormone Balance and Blood Pressure Regulation

#Hormone status and treatments, such as estrogen replacement or antiandrogen therapy, can influence #BloodPressure .The complexity of these pathways emphasizes the need for individualized treatment approaches. https://t.co/EK61swMiNV

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One cigarette = 20 Minutes of Your Life

Life is precious and sometimes we take that for granted. So consider the following. A recent study ,published in #Addiction , found that “each #cigarette you #smoke is going to cost you 20 minutes off your life https://t.co/NXM7VKozvd

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Society often tells us it’s about looking younger—spending big on Botox, facelifts, or anti-aging creams to hide our years. But this contradicts the true essence of grace: embracing aging with joy, purpose, and connection.

How do you embrace aging? #aging https://t.co/ru0iZbFCvl

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Exercise Can Help You #Sleep Better, Especially Pilates and Aerobic Workouts.

The sweet spot for #Pilates was a 390 MET-minutes per week, while for aerobic #exercise, at around 1,100 MET-minutes per week. https://t.co/GpyNyFkiST

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Rest we all need. #rest @successfulaging

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The False Idols of #Happiness: Four worldly pursuits that are often mistaken for sources of happiness: "Money, power, pleasure, and fame."

Happiness is an ongoing process, not a fixed state. "Happiness is not a destination. Happiness is a direction." https://t.co/vfz79iGa5T

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Elements, Pillars and Misconceptions of #Happiness.
1)Enjoyment: Enjoyment is not simply pleasure. Enjoyment is pleasure, plus people, plus memory. 2)Satisfaction: Satisfaction arises from struggle and effort. 3)Meaning: Why does it matter that I'm alive? https://t.co/vfz79iFCgl

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Iron Overload: The Silent Bone Breaker
High serum #ferritin levels(over 1000 μg/L), indicating iron overload, are strongly associated with increased #fracture risk. Studies show a significantly higher risk of any fracture, particularly vertebral and humerus fractures. #Bones

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What behavioral mechanisms link tribulation(trauma, stress, adversity) to accelerated aging?

1) Social Disconnection
2) Unhealthy Health Behaviors

#community #disconnection #unhealthy #successfulaging #aging #Trauma #adversity

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Personal and Societal perspectives, Stereotypes and Socio-economic factors all play a part in the way we experience and interact with the aging process. HOWEVER, we still get to choose what is important to us and where we spend our finite time. #aging #longevity #MindsetShift

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Still the silent driver of health disability and early mortality #stress #HRQOL #QOL #disability

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If you are stuck in fight-or-flight, your brain is working against you.

Neuroscience proves your brain can become addicted to stress—causing chronic dysregulation.

To fix it, you need to heal your brain.

Here's how stress hijacks your brain and how to reverse it: 🧵

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*Deficiencies in #vitamins, such as vitamin D, folate, and vitamin B12, are common in individuals with rheumatologic diseases.
*#Replacements: Glucosamine and Chondroitin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Coenzyme Q10.
*Plant-Derived #Antioxidants: Turmeric, Milk Thistle, Boswellia Serrata

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Supplement Use for Rheumatologic Diseases.

A number of patients with rheumatologic diseases use supplements, seeking relief from symptoms like #pain, swelling, and #fatigue.

The quality of dietary #supplements can vary significantly, and they are not regulated by the #FDA

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