Falls In The USA Do You Worry About Falling? Falls are common and costly, especially among Americans age 65 and older. But falls are preventable and do not have to be an inevitable part of ageing. Every second of every day, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the U.S.—making falls the leading […]
Anti-Ageing Discovery Could Lead to Restorative Skin Treatments Anti-Ageing Discovery. We may have a Multi-billion-dollar skincare industry that makes plenty of marketing success claims. However, absolutely nothing exists that can prevent our skin from turning into tissue paper as we age. In addition, accumulated damage from UV radiation and other age-related stressors drains the skin’s […]
Kneeling Push-ups The Kneeling Push-Up. Maybe you’ve heard them called “girl push-ups” or “modified push-ups.” Regardless of their title, knee push-ups often get a bad rap — they’re too easy, they’re “cheating,” they’re hard on your kneecaps. But science begs to differ. Knee push-ups are a legit upper-body exercise. They’re the perfect intro to standard […]
Introduction Muscle Cramps In Legs Muscle Cramps In Legs. Leg cramps can strikeout of the blue and cause excruciating pain. And it can last for less than a minute or torture you for much longer. Also, many people suffer from leg cramps primarily at night. So then, it occurs due to involuntary contractions or spasms […]
Step Up Exercise Benefits. STEP UP EXERCISE. Improve Symmetry & Balance. The step up is a unilateral leg exercise. And which means that you train each leg independently. As a result you improve the symmetry of your leg musculature. And as I’m sure you can imagine, doing an exercise on one leg also improves your balance. […]
Scams on Older Adults , Are a Constant Threat ATM frauds and Robberies Scams on Older Adults. Keep an eye out for distraction thefts at cash points and parking meters, and please spread the word about these scams. thieves are using various tactics to distract people by speaking to them (usually very loudly and with […]
8 Foods That Help Prevent Clogged Arteries. 8 Foods that Prevent Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis occurs when fatty deposits accumulate along artery walls. You may have heard the condition referred to as clogged arteries. And as hardening of the arteries. So then, this causes the arteries to narrow and restricts blood flow to the heart. Also, other […]
How to Thicken Thin Skin How to Thicken Thin Skin. Skin gets Thinner As We Age. Consider the 3 components of skin: the epidermis (the top barrier), dermis (containing tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands), and the hypodermis (a layer of fat and tissue underneath it all). The top layer provides a barrier between your skin […]
The Incline Push-Up Level 1 The Inclined Push-Up. An incline push-up is similar to a standard push-up but it requires a sturdy platform on which to place your hands. So then, an ideal platform includes a bench, a piece of furniture or even an elevated surface such as a kitchen worktop. To begin with, place […]
What Is Heat Therapy Used For Benefits of Heat Therapy. Heat therapy is the application of heat to the body to relieve pain. And it can take the form of a hot cloth, hot water, ultrasound, heating pad. In addition, hydrocollator packs, whirlpool baths, infrared (IR) heat therapy. Heat is beneficial to those with soft tissue injuries […]