Why is it critical to foster independence in the elderly? At its most basic level, independence entails having control over your own life. Being self-sufficient provides a person with a ...
Read moreA new study discovered a strong link between low to moderate intensity exercise and lower risks of depression.
Read moreHip replacement (together with knee replacement) is one of the most common procedures, with millions of people worldwide undergoing it each year. Surgery is undertaken when non-operative treatments such as medication and physiotherapy are ineffective in controlling the painful...
Read moreTwo to six sessions of strength training per week were associated with a longer lifespan in those 65 and older.
Read moreActivities and interaction are an important component of the human experience. Sometimes we forget exactly how crucial that is. However, the chance to interact with other people is essential.
Read moreWeakness and sickness are associated with old age. Scientists are working to change that, confronting one of the most difficult difficulties humans face with "cellular senescence," a little-known but growing subject in the study of aging.
Read moreBecause there are so many emotions involved, it can be difficult to tell whether a relocation is truly necessary - especially if you're trying to avoid making that difficult decision for as long as possible.
Read moreHere are some simple exercises and vitamins to help you improve your posture. "It's very important for us to be able to stretch and open up and improve our range of motion now that many of us spend our days hunched in front of a computer," said Jonathan F. Bean, MD, ...
Read moreLeg cramps are also common when exercising or stretching. A leg cramp is defined by a painful contraction, spasm, or tightness of the muscle, also known as a charley horse. So, how can you get rid of leg cramps? It takes s...
Read moreParkinson's disease symptoms include tremors and difficulty walking. Early indicators of the disease, which might arise a decade or more before actual symptoms, are commonly misdiagnosed.
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