It certainly seems like the Grinch stole all of 2020 not just Christmas. This month is truly difficult for many people. All over the world. It seems that life generally speeds up from Thanksgiving through the New Year! I see the adjustments of this month a relief! So much is expected from us especially during […]
Can you really find relaxation during exercise? Aerobic activity has a great method of eliminating stress. It also benefits our immune system in so many ways. Our immune system is a network of tissues, cells and organs. Its job is to keep out germs like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and then deals with them […]
There is no shortage of information and opinions concerning hormone treatments or the “best” way to test for hormone deficiencies, not to mention how to use hormones or confirm if a hormone intervention is working. However, the hormone receptors are really the thing that should be examined. Regardless of the testing method, the specific hormone, […]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. Breast cancer will develop in approximately one in eight women during their lifetime. The incidence of this disease has changed very little in recent years.. The disease usually has changed very little in recent years. The disease usually occurs in women, […]
During very hot summer days cold watermelon is so refreshing. This delicious food (some reports claim it is a vegetable others claim it is a fruit) contains approximately 92 percentages water. It belongs to the cucurbitaceous family. Pumpkin, squash and cucumber are part of this family as well. While it has numerous health and beauty […]
Independent functioning is at the core of successful aging, and independent mobility is critical to independent functioning. Exercise is very important for all ages, but to maintain independent functioning as we age it is critical. Exercise is recommended for older adults because it promotes physical and mental health, may improve mobility, and prevents walking difficulties. […]
Walking is such a simple exercise activity with plenty of benefits. 3 minutes – Blood pressure decreases 5 minutes – Mood improves 10 minutes – Creative thinking improves 15 minutes – Blood levels decrease 30 minutes – Helps to lose weight 40 minutes – Reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease in the elderly […]
Finding hope these days is certainly difficult. Life has changed drastically for most of us. We can develop new interests and uplift our spirits in so many ways. Using visualization techniques and meditation can be extremely valuable. We need to have be open to concentrate so that our mind and body can adapt our focus. […]
Surviving the deadly COVID-19 virus is only half the battle. Once a patient is classified as virus-free and ready to be sent home, the often-long road to recovery including rebuilding lung capacity and overall respiratory health begins. In about 80% of cases, COVID-19 has only mild symptoms and individuals recover without requiring significant medical interventions. […]
Fear of falling (FoF) has a great impact on functioning and quality of life for older people. But its effects on gait and balance are largely unknown. Yet the connection exists. The quality of life as we age has a strong connection to our strength, or the lack thereof. Grip strength has been suggested to […]
