We know that older adults tend to become weaker as they age but when we think of weakness we often picture someone in his or her 60s or 70s. However, did you know that after age 40 we lose an average of 1% of muscle mass each year? We do… Continue reading
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Due to successful campaigns, most of us are aware of breast cancer. We know patients often go through grueling surgeries, chemotherapy, or radiation or all three. The side effects of cancer treatment are often described as the worst part of the illness –… Continue reading
Your body is an engineering marvel. It provides a structural support system for all your body weight on your feet, which are relatively small in comparison. That is even so where some of us are heavy with really tiny shoe sizes! Not only must we be able to bend forward, backward,… Continue reading
We have spent months telling you just some of the amazing things Tai Chi does for your body. We say “some” because there are still so many other things Tai Chi may do for you. Well, if you don’t like to read a lot or you are a visual learner,… Continue reading
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and “the leading cause of serious, long-term disability among middle-aged and older adults.” Stroke causes brain injury which leads to paralysis and impairs speech, vision and balance. It is most common among adults 65 years and older. This… Continue reading
