We tend to think of Western versus Eastern medicine; that the two are mutually exclusive. However, some people are beginning to integrate and or compare and contrast the two. The Research Centre on Aging at the University of Sherbrooke in Canada implemented a study that compared Tai Chi and Physical… Continue reading
We live in a society that revolves more and more around sedentary activities. Depending on where we live, we drive almost everywhere, we sit at a desk all day at work, and when we get home, we sit and watch TV or simply relax. The downfall to this lifestyle is… Continue reading
The idea of walking across the Grand Canyon on a tight rope would be horrifying to most of us. Nik Wallenda (click here to read) did just that this past summer and without a harness! It must take incredible strength, balance and confidence to achieve a feat like that. Unfortunately,… Continue reading
We would all like to maintain our independence as we get older. However, disability and fear are the leading causes of the loss of independence in older adults. Fear and disability are most often a result of falls. If you are afraid of falling, chances are you will limit your… Continue reading
Every year 1 in 3 adults over 65 years of age falls. Two million of those falls result in a trip to the emergency room. Falls in this age group are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries. Many of the falls result in trauma to the brain,… Continue reading
