Most of us are aware of the importance of maintaining good balance as we age. Static poses can help. As the name suggests these types of exercises are done while standing still, either on one leg or two. In this article we’ll focus on single-leg static exercises. You will notice that, in addition to strengthening […]
*Note: Taking 4 or more medications increases fall risk. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends you review a complete list of your medications (including over the counter medications and supplements) with a pharmacist to make sure there are no interactions that may be increasing fall risk. Recommended workouts to improve balance: Chair Exercise Basics Season 14 Season […]
Learn a little bit about the role that the somatosensory system plays in balance by reading the article above. Exercises such as the Stocking Feet Grips activate the sensory receptors in your feet. Often times, especially when we are always wearing shoes, we lose touch with the sensation on the bottom of our feet. It’s easy […]
Sit and Be Fit workouts incorporate a lot of dance choreography and frequent changes in movement patterns. There’s a good reason for that. This style of exercise promotes physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Dance has long-term benefits that are now being recognized by science thanks to a growing number of “healthy aging” researchers. Results of […]
Chocolate, as it turns out, is actually good for you! Just when you thought there was no good news about how sweets impact your waistline. But, before you go crazy in the candy isle, take a few minutes to read the facts and tips above. As with almost everything, chocolate consumption is healthy only if […]
As we age, we become less and less connected to the ground. Over time this leads to a fear of being on the floor. The “fear of falling” has been identified as a fall risk factor. To help overcome the fear, we can learn how to get up and recover from a fall. Let’s practice […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN The lymphatic system is a much ignored network that runs through your body and acts as the body’s cleansing system, flushing out toxins. When the fluid running through the lymphatic system grows sluggish a back-up of waste creates an environment where diseases can easily take root. What keeps the lymphatic […]
