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Category: Mental Health

Ten Steps for Healthy Aging

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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 for successful aging: Eat Well: Adopt a low-fat diet high on fruits and veggies,...
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Osteoporosis: Risk Factors and Symptoms

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Osteoporosis is defined as a degenerative, metabolic bone disorder that manifests in adulthood1. Studies show that 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass.1 It is a serious and silent disease that is responsible for 2 million broken bones and $19 billion in related costs every year.1 There are a few different risk...
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Continue Doing Your Favorite Activities with Energy Conservation

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We all have experienced fatigue. Fatigue is a normal response to exertion and activity. But what if fatigue negatively impacts your ability to get through the day? For some, chronic fatigue can be a significant barrier to functional performance and impede one’s quality of life.1 Energy conservation refers to the practice of reducing the...
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Improving Mental Health Through Occupational Therapy

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We have all heard that good health involves sound body, mind, and spirit. But how does that work exactly? Here is some of the rationale behind supporting mental health to promote physical health and well-being. Imagine you are visiting a friend who recently experienced a stroke that impairs their ability to walk, get dressed,...
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Parkinson’s Disease: Reducing the Risk for Falls

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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurologic disease that develops slowly over years and affects the body’s ability to move. Individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may experience the following symptoms:1,2 Tremor, mainly at rest Bradykinesia, or slowness of movement Rigid muscles, or stiffness Impaired posture Loss of automatic movements Cognitive impairment Gait...
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