What is a Virtual Private Network A virtual private network, or VPN, is an encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network. The encrypted connection helps ensure that sensitive data is safely transmitted. It prevents unauthorized people from eavesdropping on the traffic and allows the user to conduct work remotely. VPN technology […]
Introduction Balance Exercise for Seniors Balance Exercise for Seniors. Even for older adults who are physically active and fit, there comes a time when their balance begins to diminish. And it’s a natural part of ageing. But a wide variety of strength and balance exercises for seniors can help you maintain your balance. Also, not […]
Introduction Varicose Veins Varicose Veins 1. Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Any vein that is close to the skin’s surface (superficial) can become varicose. Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That’s because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins of the lower body. For many people, varicose veins […]
Are Compound Exercises Good For Older Adults Compound Exercise 2. The answer to this question is a resounding yes. Compound exercises for older adults is ultimately fantastic for better health across all facets. Consequently, a systematic review and meta-analysis included 16 studies that were conducted between 2008-2017 and measured a board range of health parameters. […]
Introduction To Urinary Incontinence Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults. Urinary incontinence means a person leaks urine by accident. While it can happen to anyone, urinary incontinence, also known as overactive bladder, is more common in older people, especially women. Bladder control issues can be embarrassing and cause people to avoid their everyday activities. But incontinence […]
Introduction Glutes Exercise 1. with most of us living sedentary lives, this muscle can become weak and under-active. Also, nowadays, we spend less time moving around and more time sitting. So then, when we have an underactive tush, we cannot correctly activate the glutes during everyday life. And in this case, we compensate in other […]
Introduction to Christmas Scams Beware of Christmas Scams. The Christmas season is upon us. Unfortunately, that also means that Christmas scams are rising. And cybercriminals seek to steal money, personal information, and identities from online shoppers. Consumers have lost over $500 million due to fraud since the pandemic began in 2020. With online purchases comprising the majority […]
Introduction The Danger of Sitting for Hours Daily. Inactive lifestyles and periods of prolonged sitting. Also, they have been named as significant contributors to climbing rates of obesity and chronic illness in America. So then, prolonged sitting is defined as a period of inactivity for more than two hours at a time. According to the Harvard […]
Introduction Full Bodyweight Exercise 2 Full Bodyweight Exercise 2. All exercise is beneficial. But even stacked up against other types of workouts, body-weight exercise has a lot to offer. Not only does it provide an excellent workout. Here, it can also help you overcome some common excuses for avoiding exercise. And like “I don’t have […]
Introduction to Gut Health Gut Health for Older Adults. You have indeed seen the news headlines stating things like “the gut is the second brain” or “intestinal microbes are making you depressed”, among others. It took western medicine incredibly long to establish that the hundreds of millions of microorganisms living in our intestines have a […]