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Who Is Most at Risk of Night Cramps?

Who Is Most at Risk of Night Cramps? Night cramps, especially sudden painful cramps in the calves or feet while sleeping, can happen to anyone. However, they’re more common in certain groups: Older adults: Risk increases with age, particularly after 50. Pregnant women: Leg cramps are especially common during pregnancy. People who stand or exercise …

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Sarcopenia: Causes of muscle loss and solutions

Sarcopenia: Causes of Muscle Loss and Solutions Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical function. It becomes more common with increasing age, but inactivity, poor nutrition, illness, and certain medications can accelerate muscle loss. Main causes Aging: Muscle protein synthesis becomes less responsive to food and exercise, and hormonal changes can …

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Millions take this medication daily – now researchers say it may be linked to dementia

If you’re referring to the headline circulating recently, it’s about anticholinergic medications, a broad group of drugs used by millions—particularly older adults. Recent reporting highlights evidence that prolonged use may be associated with a higher likelihood of dementia. The Times+1 Examples include some medicines for: Overactive bladder: oxybutynin, solifenacin, tolterodine Depression: amitriptyline, nortriptyline Allergies/sleep: diphenhydramine …