Strength and balance exercises may assist elderly persons with heart problems to avoid falls and maintain their independence.Photo by Ivan Samkov: https://www.pexels.com/photo/couple-holding-each-other-s-hands-8127501/Exercise can improve both the length and quality of your life, especially if you start young and stick with it. However, as people age,...
Many drugs can make people more likely to fall. The more drugs you take, the more likely it is that one of them or a combination of them will make you fall. Some medications are known to have side effects that make people more likely to fall.Anti-hypertensive drugs are given by doctors to keep blood pressure under control and lower the chance of having...
Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it.Kevyn AucoinFear is the most debilitating emotion in the world, and it can keep you from ever...
Music makes us feel better and boosts our mood, and music therapy may help with some health conditions.Is it possible for music to improve our health and quality of life?Things are tough. The current political climate, war, the effects of global warming, the continued unfairness caused by systemic racism, and the ongoing physical and mental health...
Stair climbing is one of the best ways to improve balance, build stamina, and keep from falling.One of the best ways to tell if you're healthy is if you can climb a flight of stairs. It's often used to see how mobile and strong you are, how fit you are after an injury, and if it's safe to have sex again after a heart attack. But climbing stairs has...
If you are a coffee lover, then it is likely you have considered getting a coffee machine. Coffee machines have come such a long way in the last ten years and now making good coffee at home has never been easier. When it comes to buying your own coffee machine, it can seem a little daunting, especially because of the cost. However, if you love coffee...
When everyone was on COVID lockdown in 2020, hiking became a lot more popular. According to a report, the number of hikes in 2020 was 171% higher than in 2019. The number of people hiking alone went up by 135%.Dr. Edward Phillips, an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, says, "This makes sense since...
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