Be Well: How Muscle Building Exercises Can Offset Effects of Chronic Illnesses
If being diagnosed with a chronic illness isn't devastating enough, the reality can also impact a person's quality of life. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, author of 'Forever Strong,' joined 'beWell' to talk about how regular fitness and muscle building can help offset chronic illnesses that show up as we age.
Alzheimer’s mainly affects the elderly, who are eligible for Medicare, but people under 65 — even, rarely, as young as their 30s — also can get diagnosed. They are more likely to have commercial coverage.
Some doctors say the drug should be held for three weeks before sedation to accommodate the delayed emptying of the stomach, which can cause patients to inhale food and liquid into their lungs.
