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What are the benefits of regular exercise for older adults?
 
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What is tertiary prevention? Define and give examples.
 
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The physical benefits of regular exercise are many and include improved cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, better strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination. Psychologically speaking, those who exercise regularly report better cognitive functioning, lower levels of stress, and better mood. In addition to exercise's positive effects on health, there is evidence that it is associated with less cortical atrophy and better brain function. Specifically, exercise has positive effects on the prefrontal and hippocampal areas of the brain, which are closely associated with memory and other cognitive functions.

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The goal of tertiary prevention is to manage the pain of a primary chronic condition, try to reduce complications or the development of a secondary condition, and sustain life through medical intervention. Some chronic conditions have a high risk of creating secondary problems. For example, as mentioned in the textbook, being bedridden due to a chronic illness can lead one to develop pneumonia. Preventive measures, such as sitting the person up in bed, can help reduce the risk of contracting additional conditions. Tertiary




HudsonKB16

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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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