Give the gift of pain relief this Xmas. Aircycle is a natural arthritis aid and circulation booster used while sitting watching TV or reading a book. It’s so easy and can be life changing. Does someone you know suffer from aching joints, cramps, lower back pain, swollen ankles or hands? AIRCYCLE could be just the […]
“If all the benefits of exercise could be placed in a single pill, it would be the most widely prescribed medication in the world.” This powerful phrase is testament to the increasing volume of scientific evidence that supports the overwhelming medicinal benefits of exercise for people of all ages but particularly for older adults who […]
If you have a balance problem that is not tied to illness, medication or some other specific cause, simple exercises can help preserve, and perhaps improve, your balance. Avoid the Perils of Freefall “You put in three or four days a week of cardiovascular work, squeeze in two sessions of strength training, even find time […]
“ Look at the animals with the largest bones — cows, elephants. What do they eat? Leafy plants.” The biggest component of a bone-healthy diet is leafy greens, both cooked and raw, according to Colbin. “Greens give you not only calcium, but vitamin K, potassium, and other minerals and nutrients you need to lay down […]
If you are over 65 years old, you have a one in three chance of falling this year. For people aged 80 or over, the risk increases to one in two. Falls are the leading cause of injury in the 65 plus age group. They can have serious consequences, including trauma, pain, impaired function, loss […]
