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Category: senior health

Fitness from Home During the 2020 Pandemic

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Several months ago, I joined the majority of individuals who began doing everything from home. Sitting at my desk, I remember looking at my step count, disappointed at my numbers day after day. I suddenly missed my walks to the bus stop, moving between classrooms at school, and going to the gym. Realizing that...
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Biking, Hiking, and Parks Oh My!

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It’s the perfect time of the year to stay active and explore Minnesota’s great outdoors! Participating in activities outside is a great way to get your body moving and stay physically healthy. In addition to physical health benefits, spending time outside can significantly reduce stress and positively benefits people’s mood. There are a plethora...
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Depression & Exercise

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Depression is a debilitating disease that affects about 264 million people globally.1 It is a disease the affects the areas of the brain involved in mood, higher-order thinking, sleep, appetite, as well as behavior. It is thought to be the result of impaired neurotransmitters, or chemical signalers, within the brain. There is no single...
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Speech & Swallowing Dysfunction with Multiple Sclerosis

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March continues to be Multiple Sclerosis (MS) month; a month dedicated to raising awareness of the diagnosis and treatment of MS. In the last few weeks, we have learned more about multiple sclerosis and its impact on cognitive functioning, as well as its impact on speech and swallowing. This week we will break down...
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Cognitive Changes with Multiple Sclerosis

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One of the most common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is cognitive changes; in fact, more than 50% of individuals with the disease experience some form of cognitive decline. Cognitive impairment may impact the following areas:(1) Information processing: making sense of information brought in from the outside world Memory: retrieving and retaining information Attention...
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