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Mayo Clinic Minute: Why vaccines are especially important for older people
Find out how older people can benefit from vaccines.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Women and Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers are working to figure out why more women have Alzheimer's disease than men.
Memory loss: When to seek help
Memory loss may indicate normal aging, a treatable condition or the onset of dementia.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Learn more about this stage between the typical cognitive decline of aging and the more serious decline of dementia.
Miss a workout? Don't give up!
If you're too busy to work out or simply don't feel up to exercise, take a day or two off. Be gentle with yourself if you need a break. After all, it's OK to be flexible. The important thing is to get back on track as soon as you can.
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
When bone marrow produces an unusual protein in the blood, it can sometimes lead to certain types of blood cancer.
Natural movement: Going back to basics
Adding play and exploration into your fitness plan can help you move more efficiently and stay engaged.
Need a gym to get fit?
You don't need a gym membership to get in shape. You can fit physical activity into your daily life by doing things you enjoy outside of the gym. Play pickup basketball, go biking or walk around the park. Lift some hand weights while you watch your favorite TV show. Take the stairs at work or when shopping. Or take an exercise class through your community.
Need motivation to exercise? Try a diary
Have you started a workout program? Good for you! Record your efforts to track progress toward your goals. After each workout, record these items: 1. The date. 2. Your activity (swimming, lifting weights, volleyball). 3. How long you exercised. 4. How you felt afterward. Having a chronicle of your improvement can be a great source of motivation.
No pain, no gain? No way!
When it comes to exercise, the "No pain, no gain" mantra is bad advice. Exercise shouldn't hurt. At most, you may feel a little muscle soreness when you do a new workout or activity. If you feel pain, dizziness, nausea or shortness of breath during exercise, stop. You may be pushing yourself too hard.
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