One of the most important things older adults would like to do is maintain their independence. Independence allows them to stay in their own homes, drive and engage in activities in and around their homes without relying on others for mobility and mental acuity. Unfortunately, old age often comes with… Continue reading
Poor posture is the source of a lot of pain and body aches. A few incidents of poor posture may lead to some pain, but several days, months and years of bad posture may actually change the alignment of your spine and the muscles in your body. This dysfunctional alignment… Continue reading
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system characterized by the disruption of information within your brain and between your brain and your body. MS is caused by your immune system attacking myelin, which is a protective sheath that covers your nerves. The destruction of myelin causes… Continue reading
If you’ve had knee replacement surgery or are looking into it, your doctor probably did or should have warned you that if you put too much weight on it or do certain high-impact exercises you will wear out your new body part! Once you are done with recovery and have… Continue reading
One of the most important things older adults want to maintain is the mind! Apart from being physically healthy enough to remain independent we also need a healthy mind to command that body. True independence requires a healthy mind and a healthy body. We keep telling you about all the… Continue reading
