Get stronger, improve your flexibility and fitness, move better and feel better with this 35-minute, seated, full chair workout for seniors, working every area of the body.
Articles, Balance
Training balance is a great way to achieve your health and fitness goals, to prevent falls and keep you getting the most out of life. In this article you'll LEARN what is necessary to improve your balance (PART 1), How to test your balance in your own home (PART 2) and everything you need to improve your balance (PART 3) all in the comfort of your home.
Breathing Exercises, Fitness, Lungs, Articles
Healthy lungs are essential for optimal functioning through all stages of life, but, just like all areas of the body, our lungs are not immune to changes as we get older.
However, when we get a better understanding of our lungs and our respiratory system and what can happen through the years, we can take charge of our health and do what’s necessary to improve the health of our lungs.
There are many things that you can be doing right now to improve your lung health.
So today, we will do exactly that! We are going to go through everything you need to improve the health of your lungs!
Articles, Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects and damages the nerves of the peripheral nervous system, causing them to malfunction.
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may range from mild to severe, depending on the type of the affected nerves, as well as the gravity of the damage.
Sometimes, the symptoms occur suddenly, but in most cases, the symptoms develop gradually over a longer period.
Articles
Disorders of the pelvic floor, for both women and men, can range from pain, to more embarrassing issues such as inability to control the bladder and/or the bowel (known as incontinence).
Pelvic floor problems do become more common with ageing, however, just like many other problems (such as loss of balance, loss of strength, or falls) pelvic floor issues are also NOT a normal part of ageing.
There are many simple things that can be done to avoid any issues and keep your pelvic floor functioning at its best.
Articles, Hypertension, Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (aka hypertension) is highly prevalent in today’s society.
According to the WHO, it is estimated 1.13 billion people worldwide are affected by this condition. More specifically, during 2015 – 2016, the prevalence of hypertension was 29%, with this number increasing to 63.1% in those 60 and over.
Fortunately, this condition CAN be successfully treated and also prevented.
In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about blood pressure and what you can do about it, including - what blood pressure is and the dangers and risk factors associated with it.
We will also look at some simple ways to check your blood pressure (and how to), we’ll cover the medical treatments available and go into depth on the natural ways to not only help bring your blood pressure down to healthy levels but will also help improve your overall health!
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