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Frailty can have various symptoms including muscle weakness (reduced grip strength), slower walking speed, exhaustion, unintentional weight loss, and frequent falls. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Older people with certain medical conditions such as diabetes , heart disease and dementia , are also more likely to have frailty.
Weight gain is common in women going through menopause. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormone fluctuations, muscle loss, poor sleep, and changes in eating and exercise habits.
PHOTO: Semaglutide (GLP-1) weight-loss drug Wegovy, made by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is seen on Oct. 16, 2024. (James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images)
Body mass index (kg/m2) <16; Unintentional weight loss >15% in the past three to six months; Little or no nutritional intake for >10 days; Low levels of potassium, phosphate, or magnesium before feeding [7] Or the patient has two or more of the following: Body mass index <18.5; Unintentional weight loss >10% in the past three to six months
A number of expert groups have proposed an increase in dietary protein recommendations for older age groups to 1.0–1.2 g/kg body weight per day. [48] [49] Ensuring adequate nutrition in older adults is of interest in the prevention of sarcopenia and frailty, since it is a simple, low-cost treatment approach without major side effects. [50]
The loss of these hormones, which are a normal part of aging for women, can have a systemic impact on health, especially cardiovascular health. ... 5 symptoms women over 40 should always take ...
Some patients (especially younger ones) gain weight due to excessive appetite stimulation that exceeds the weight loss effect. [11] Increased appetite. [4] Increased sweating [11] Heat intolerance [11] Abnormal breast enlargement in men [12] Augmented calcium levels in the blood (by as much as 25% – known as hypercalcaemia). This can cause ...
For the average person, it isn't realistic to safely lose 10 pounds in one month, but there are ways to optimize weight loss including getting more sleep.