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28 I MATURE FOCUS I April 5, 2017 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE @MIDRIVERSNEWS MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM MATURE FOCUS, from page 26 a control group, mice carrying the gene accumulated as much as 60 percent more amyloid plaque, the clusters of protein fragments that cause Alzheimer’s, to progress in their brains. Their study appeared in the journal Translational Psychiatry. Although it only included women and female mice, future planned studies will include both sexes to determine how long-term exposure to PM2.5 affects men, as well as to examine how it interacts with cigarettes and other pollutants. ARE YOU RETIRING SOON? We specialize in Total Retirement Planning: • Replacing your paycheck • Social Security planning • Pension planning • Investments with Income strategies • Reducing taxes • Estate planning Tune in every Saturday at 2pm “Retire Worry Free” Radio show on 550 KTRS Contact us for a FREE appointment! 636-530-9977 • RetireSTL.com Stephen Leicht CIMA® • Steve@retireSTL.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA / SIPC Multiple medication risks The many chronic health conditions people face as they age often means they are prescribed multiple medications. When older adults take five or more medicines, which is called “polypharmacy” by health experts, the risk for harmful side effects increases. A recent analysis of a large German study of older adults found that polypharmacy was linked to increased frailty – characterized by weakness, decreased endurance and decreased ability to function. Frailty can, in turn, increase the risk for falls, disability and even death. The researchers examined information from nearly 2,000 older adults in Germany who participated in the ESTHER study, which began in 2000. People in the study were between 50 and 75 years old when it began, and follow-ups occurred after two, five, eight and 11 years. At the eight-year mark, doctors visited the participants at their homes for a geriatric assessment, which included a look at all the medications participants were taking – both prescription and over the counter. Based on those assessments, they placed participants into three groups: • People who took from zero to four medicines [non-polypharmacy] EXPLORATION & ADVENTURE All-Inclusive Adult Programs AT YMCA TROUT LODGE • People who took five to nine medicines [polypharmacy] • People who took 10 or more medicines [hyper-polypharmacy] After adjusting for differences in patients’ histories, including illnesses, and excluding medicines and supplements not known to cause side effects, the research team found that seniors at risk for frailty, as well as those who were already frail, were more likely to be in the polypharmacy or hyper-polypharmacy groups. Those who took between five and nine medicines were 1.5 times more likely to become frail within three years compared with people who took fewer than five. People taking more than 10 medicines had twice the risk of near-term frailty compared to the nonpolypharmacy group. The researchers concluded that when possible, reducing multiple prescriptions for older adults is a promising approach to lessen the risks for frailty. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Protein positives Eating a diet rich in protein can help older adults maintain muscle strength as they age – and it doesn’t have to come Includes lodging, meals and scheduled activities Contact us for a 2017 program guide 888-FUN-YMCA • troutlodge.org • Wine Tours & Harvesting • Painting Classes • Horseback Riding • Bonne Terre Mine • Elephant Rocks Park • Women’s Programs • Canoeing & Adventure • Day Programs • Themed Programs & more
FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM from meat or other animal products, according to new research. Using data from participants in the Framingham Osteoporosis Study, which included about 3,000 men and women, researchers found that greater dietary protein intake is related to higher muscle mass and overall muscle health in both sexes. Those benefits held true whether the participants’ main sources of protein were animal- or plant-based foods. Plant foods that are significant protein sources include beans, nuts and seeds, wild rice, steel-cut oats, potatoes, corn and broccoli, among others. “We know that dietary protein can improve muscle mass and strength. However, until now, we did not know if one protein food source was better than another in accomplishing optimal results,” lead author Dr. Kelsey M. Mangano said. “This study is significant as it suggests that higher protein intake from any food source will benefit muscle mass and strength in adults.” Results from the study were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. On the calendar Better Balance, offered by Oasis St. Louis, continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 18 from 1:30- 2:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library Branch, 1000 Kisker Road in St. Charles. The class covers techniques to improve balance, strength and flexibility and decrease the risk of falls. The fee is $6 per class. Register online at www.bjcstcharlescounty.org or call (636) 928- 9355. • • • An AARP Smart Driver Course is offered on Tuesday, April 11 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, 10 Hospital Drive in St. Peters, in Conference Room 212. The course covers safe driving strategies, how to prevent driver distractions and more. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members, payable at the door. Register online at www.bjcstcharlescounty.org or by calling (636) 928-9355. • • • A free bone density/osteoporosis screening, sponsored by BJC of St. Charles County, is offered on Monday, April 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Kathryn Linneman Library Branch, 2323 Elm St. in St. Charles. Learn your personal risk of developing osteoporosis and how to decrease it. Pre-registration is required. For an appointment, call (636) 928- 9355. April 5, 2017 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE Providers are general dentists, and not specialists I MATURE FOCUS I 29 • Same Day Dentures • Immediate Dentures • Partials • Crowns • Bridges • Fillings • Cleanings • Implants • Extractions REPLACEMENT DENTURES STARTING AT $395 Per Set EXTRACTIONS STARTING AT JUST $49 Per Tooth with denture package New Patients Always Welcome We Accept & File Most Insurance • Financing Available with Approved Credit Replacement Dentures Starting At $395 X-Ray $49 Per Set (With Warranty) FREE Exam & ($100 Value) Extractions Starting At Per Tooth With Purchase of Dentures 636.970.1460 5863 Suemandy Rd. • St. Peters, MO You’ve earned your money, but are you owning it? It’s not a trick question. Many people who are hands on in creating their wealth are not as involved when investing it. For some it’s a choice, but for others it’s a brokerage model that may not encourage their involvement. At Schwab, we provide expertise and guidance while still encouraging you to be involved as much as you like. So you can take ownership of your future. Talk to us today about a more modern approach to investing. I LIKE TO LOOK GOOD FOR YOU, BUT I LOVE TO LOOK GOOD FOR ME. O’Fallon Independent Branch Andrew Weltz Independent Branch Leader and Financial Consultant 4579 Highway K O’Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 486-8094 schwab.com/ofallon St. Louis — West County Branch 17247 Chesterfield Airport Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63005-1423 (636) 536-3039 schwab.com/westcounty YOUR FIRST WAX IS ON US * * This fab offer expires 04/30/17 COTTLEVILLE | 636 447 9299 CHESTERFIELD | 636 536 0777 LADUE| 314 721 0777 RICHMOND HEIGHTS| 314 646 0777 ©2016 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) All rights reserved. Member SIPC. MWD89808-19 (0614-3696) ADP85382-00 (10/16) WAXCENTER.COM | europeanwax *See waxcenter.com for complete details. Restrictions apply. © 2017 EWC Franchise, LLC. All Rights Reserved. client: Charles Schwab SPECIFICATIONS
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