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Review finds that exercise is one of the best ways to prevent falls
Falls are one of the biggest problems that older adults face. Data has shown that approximately 36% of adults over the age of 65 will experience a fall every year, and each one of these accidents can have serious implications. Not only can a fall result in a serious injury or death, but older individuals that do fall go on to have more anxiety and depression, and a reduced quality of life as a result. The world's population is also aging, which means that the incidence of falls is expected to continue rising with it. This shows why it's so…
Watching Your Step: Safety Tips for Preventing Falls Among Seniors
Most falls in seniors happen in homes. And more and more seniors are choosing to age in place. Follow these tips to prevent falls and injuries.
Why You Need to Warm Up Before Exercising
Taking the time to warm up will actually help you work out harder, feel better and reduce your likelihood of injury.
The One Exercise You Should Be Doing Every Day
It's a great move to open up your hip flexors and stretch your lower back.
What Your Exercise Cramps Are Trying to Tell You About Your Body
What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Exercising?
If your workouts take an even longer hiatus, you may start to notice your strength slipping after about two or four weeks with no activity.
5 Ways to Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Healthy habits that are good for you now have been shown to help prevent Alzheimer's too.
Should I Keep My Sweatshirt on When Exercising?
Legend has it you should wear extra layers while working out to sweat more and lose weight faster. But are you actually working off fat? Time to answer.
Why Grunting While Exercising Can Actually Be Helpful
Yes, hearing others grunt in the gym can be distracting. But before you give them the eye, consider how it may be necessary—and positive for you and them!
Is Your Exercise Causing Good or Bad Pain? How to Tell
Know when it's time to seek help with your injury or technique
4 Tips for Walking with Your Elderly Loved One
Walking is fantastic exercise for your elderly loved one because she doesn't need any special equipment. It's also something that you can do together in order to stay healthy. As her family caregiver, it's a good idea to start out your new exercise plan properly.
How to have a coregasm
A coregasm is an exercise-induced orgasm (EIO). And it can feel really, really good.
How exercising regularly could save you up to $2,500 a year
For those pushing exercise to the side, there may be a good reason to rethink giving the gym another chance.
Are You Using the Right Weight for Every Exercise?
Use the Goldilock’s method to determine if the amount of weight for an exercise is too light, too heavy, or just right.
Running Faster Could Prevent Knee Strain
For heel-strikers, speeding up may reduce risk of runner’s knee
More research needed to prevent elder abuse
Maltreatment and abuse have important effects on the health, quality of life and even the lifespan of elderly people, but there is very little evidence on ways to stop it, according to a new research review.
How In-Home Care Providers Can Prevent Hypothermia in Seniors
Visiting Angels has put together a short guide that in-home care providers can use to spot signs of and prevent hypothermia in seniors.
Hospitals Step Up To Help Seniors Avoid Falls
Falls are the leading cause of injuries for adults older than 65, but they don’t have to happen. A number of new initiatives are designed to make seniors stronger and less likely to take a tumble.…
How Senior Living Communities Help Treat Arthritis
Learn more about how senior living communities are helping residents treat arthritis symptoms with exercise, nutrition and wellness programs.
5 Ways to Prevent Pneumonia in the Elderly
Keep your senior loved ones safe from serious respiratory infection this year by following these five simple tips.
