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Unintentional Weight Loss in Older Women: Causes and Health Risks
I examine why unintentional weight loss in older women deserves attention. I explain how changes in appetite, digestion, taste, medication use, mobility, and social connection may contribute to anorexia of aging and loss of muscle. I also distinguish this condition from eating disorders that can persist or reappear later in life, discuss the possible roles of menopause-related changes and depression, and explain why unexpected weight loss warrants medical evaluation.
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About the Host:
Dr. McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and…
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