Category: coordination
How Balance Predicts Longevity
Can you stand on 1 foot for 10 seconds? Go ahead, try it. If the answer is yes, the odds are good that you will live 7 more years. If the answer is no, the odds are still good that …
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Balance Training: How to Achieve the Greatest Benefits
Balance is one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of a fitness or exercise program. That is, until an injury, health condition or general aging forces us to pay more attention to it. In the context of fitness and health, …
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Shop Talk: Diagnosing Ski Injuries
The folks at The Evidence Workshop are dreaming of a white Christmas. We don’t like to shovel, and we don’t like to shiver. But after Santa’s big ride, we’re heading up to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP) for some downhill skiing. We’re …
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Ten Steps for Healthy Aging
Living a healthy lifestyle becomes even more important for better aging. The things we do to keep body and heart healthy—nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness. Here are 10 steps …
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Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls
Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. Exercising, managing your medications, having your vision checked, and making your living …
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Six Fall Prevention Steps to Help Your Older Loved Ones
Did you know that one in four older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. Even falls …
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