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10 kwi 2023 · A new study shows that weight loss in older adults is associated with early death and life-limiting conditions. Weight gain, on the other hand, was not associated with mortality, according to...
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17 kwi 2024 · Weight loss is common in seniors and often caused by loss of water, muscle, and fat. However, sudden weight loss in the elderly may be caused by serious conditions like cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, gastrointestinal issues, hyperthyroidism, or depression.
26 lip 2023 · What Happens When the Elderly Lose Too Much Weight? Involuntary weight loss or unintentional decline in total body weight among the elderly is considered normal. However, weight loss may have a detrimental effect on them, affecting their ability to function well and having a decreased quality of well-being.
11 sie 2015 · Weight loss in older adults can sometimes signal an underlying health issue. It’s important to have unexplained weight loss evaluated to investigate the cause and make sure there isn’t a bigger problem that needs attention.
Rapid unintentional weight loss in elderly is usually indicative of underlying disease and accelerates the muscle loss which normally occurs with aging. Intentional weight loss, even when excess fat mass is targeted also includes accelerated muscle loss which has been shown in older persons to correlate negatively with functional capacity for ...
1 maj 2023 · Unintentional weight loss is a big risk factor in older adults for multiple reasons. Unintentionally losing too much weight as you get older can cause: Decreased quality of life....
2 lut 2024 · A little weight loss can sometimes help with conditions that are common in older adults — like diabetes and high blood pressure. But as people age, a healthy weight is higher than it is for younger people. Too much weight loss can bring risks like fragile bones and a weak immune system.
