Health and Fitness
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Ways to improve dexterity and mobility in your older yearsNov 15, 2024 6:30 am - Our muscles will naturally weaken as we age, so staying active with weight-bearing and strength-training exercises will help maintain your mobility.
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Best remedies for painful jointsNov 15, 2024 5:00 am - Joint pain eventually happens to most of us, which can make it difficult to engage in the activities we love let alone complete daily routines. But there are ways to curb, minimize or manage this discomfort and remain active.
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When mom or dad won’t accept helpNov 15, 2024 4:49 am - A parent’s denial about their aging process may make them reluctant to accept help, even when it’s clear to family members that help is increasingly needed.
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Simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety
Nov 15, 2024 3:22 am - There’s good reason to remember to pause and take deep breaths. Chronic stress increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Research suggests deep-breathing exercises can lower a person’s blood pressure and reduce anxiety.
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Helping mentally ill young adults: Parents are not powerlessNov 15, 2024 2:06 am - Some parents may find their young adult child has changed and can’t cope with life as they once did. But rather than let a child in the midst of a mental health crisis retreat, parents must take action, no matter how frightening or difficult it may seem.
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Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation’s 4th biggest killer
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Walking backward may have link to increased cognitionNov 15, 2024 1:25 am - My father is 74 years old. He wants to stay healthy, so he has started taking a fitness class at his local community center. One of the exercises they do is to walk backward. The instructor says it’s good for your body, and also for cognition. Do you know if this is actually true?
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Want to cut your dementia risk? Keep your blood pressure in check.
Nov 14, 2024 5:00 am - Hypertension is a risk factor for all-cause dementia as well as Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.
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Just five minutes of exercise could help your blood pressure, study says
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Head lice facts every parent should knowNov 08, 2024 8:33 am - Head lice are a common and frustrating problem, especially among school-aged children. How can parents help prevent and treat an infestation?