From Reuters Health News...
Excess weight in elderly makes daily tasks harder
By Allison McCook
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who are obese are more likely to develop problems with day-to-day activities, such as bathing, getting dressed, and going to the bathroom, a new study finds.
The more excess weight they are carrying, the more likely they are to report new disabilities, according to surveys of more than 20,000 adults 65 and older.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Excess Weight in Elderly Makes Daily Tasks Harder
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disabilities,
elderly,
obesity,
weight,
weight management
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