Introduction to Sense of Balance Why Older Adults Lose Their Sense of Balance. Balance is critical to our daily lives, allowing us to move confidently and safely. As we age, however, maintaining balance can become more challenging. Many older adults experience a decline in their sense of balance, leading to an increased risk of falls […]
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Hand and Eye Coordination
What is Coordination? Eye-hand coordination is the ability to process visual information to guide hand movements. So then, it allows us to catch a ball, write neatly, or thread a needle. Therefore, our brains use the input from our eyes to help us perform actions with precision, timing, and spatial awareness. The Role of Vision in […]
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Age And Your Skin
Introduction Age and Your Skin As we age, our skin undergoes various changes, leading to common concerns such as thinning skin and age spots. Understanding these conditions, their origins, and available treatments can help in managing and mitigating their effects. The Role of Nutrition in Ageing Skin Key Nutrients Influencing Skin Aging: Dietary Patterns and […]
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Most Important Exercise For Seniors
Introduction to Squats the Most Important Exercise for Seniors Most Important Exercise For Seniors. If there was a one single exercise I would recommend to seniors, it would be the squat. Here, squats improve your leg strength, mobility, balance and ability to move in one easy movement. So then, today we will talk about squats […]
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Home Security Tips
Tips for Safety at Home Rogue traders often cold-call vulnerable people at home. And offering services, repairs, or work on houses, gardens, or driveways. But in reality, they’re con artists who charge rip-off prices for work that’s shoddy or unnecessary. Sadly, the over 60s are often targeted by doorstep criminals like this. But it can […]
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Are Probiotics Good For You
Probiotic supplements can help maintain a good balance of friendly bacteria in older adults. In addition to balancing good and bad bacteria, probiotics offer a number of benefits to older adults. What are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms (microbes) that can have beneficial effects on or inside your body. So then, every human body is […]
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Effective Balance Exercises
Effective Balance Exercises Effective Balance Exercises. Improved balance makes daily activities, such as walking on stairs, carrying heavy items, and suddenly changing directions, easier. So then, a strong, stable base will allow you to move with more coordination, ease, and fluidity. However, you’ll also gain stronger and more enhanced movement during athletic activities. Consequently, developing […]
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Do You Need Prebiotic Supplements
Introduction to Prebiotics Do You Need Prebiotic Supplements. Prebiotics (non-digestible oligosaccharides) have been shown to be useful in preventing certain disease conditions as well as possibly promoting specific aspects of health. In the present review, the evidence from clinical trials for benefits from prebiotics to elderly populations is presented and discussed. Specifically in respect of […]
Lentils: A timeless superfood for health especially for the over 50s. So then, the lentil (Vicia lens or Lens culinaris) is a legume; it is an annual plant grown for its lens -shaped edible seeds, also called lentils. Here, it is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds […]
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Age Related Macular Degeneration
Introduction to Age Related Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among older adults. And as a progressive eye condition, it primarily affects the macula, the retina’s central portion responsible for sharp vision. So then, AMD can significantly impact daily activities such as reading, driving, and recognizing […]