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Bunions – what they are and how to treat and prevent them

Source: Blausen.com staff (2014) “Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014“ A bunion is a deformity of the foot where the big toe moves towards the second toe, creating a bump on … See more

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The importance of stability, improve your balance health Stannah

WEBIn Canada, between 20% and 30% of people over the age of 65 fall every year (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2014).Unfortunately, for many people falling at an older age is the start of declining health. “One of the reasons for a fall is a gradual decline in balance and gait, with the broad category of gait problems being the second …

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The Arthritis Suit: What is it and How it Works Stannah

WEBThe Arthritis Suit is one of the three existing suits in the UK and was created by the Loughborough University School of Design. Stannah has been using it to help employees better understand the challenges faced by our customers with arthritis and restricted mobility. It was developed after extended research, literature review, health

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Dizziness vertigo loss of balance Stannah

WEBHealth central suggests a different reason. They suggest that a fear of heights could stem partially from our deteriorating sense of balance, but could also be linked to increased worry of falling.Older adults often have people who depend on them, meaning that if they fell, it would negatively affect the people around them.

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Parkinson’s disease: mobility and balance Stannah

WEBConsidered to be mid-stage Parkinson’s disease. The individual loses balance, moves more slowly, and falls are common. Symptoms impair daily activities, for example dressing, eating, and brushingteeth. Symptoms become severe and the individual needs assistancewalking and performing daily activities. The most advanced stage of …

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Aging in Place: Breaking Down the Barriers Stannah Blog

WEBAging in Place: Breaking Down the Barriers. Aging in place is more than just the latest trend. Don’t let pride and outdated stigmas keep you from living life to the fullest. In a recent blog, we discussed some common solutions for aging in place and the importance of planning ahead. While many consider moving house or relocating to the …

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The Science Behind Balance: improve your sense of balance

WEBBalance is the foundation upon which all movement is based. It helps us walk, run, and move without falling. Balance and equilibrium are controlled through signals to the brain that come from our eyes, the inner ear, and from other sensory systems of the body such as the muscles and joints.

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World Heart Day: heart healthy tips to prevent heart disease.

WEBWorld Heart Day: Preventing Heart Disease & Promoting Healthy Living World Heart Day is a great time to take stock of your heart health and make better choices for the future.

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Swimming: improve balance by strengthening core muscles

WEBSwimming involves multiple muscles moving simultaneously, and since you need an extensive range of motion, it allows the joints to become loose and flexible, which is vital for balance. It can help to reduce back pain, enhance muscle coordination, decrease soreness, and improve posture. Maintaining flexibility can also help prevent injury.

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9 Tipos for Improving Mobility in the Elderly Stannah Blog

WEB2 – Remain Active. Regular exercise can help the body build strength and remain limber. A moderate exercise plan such as a brisk walk 3 times a week can improve mobility and ultimately promote a healthier lifestyle. Additionally, try making a concerted effort to (safely) complete menial tasks around the house before you seek assistance.

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Eating Habits of the last 50 years Stannah

WEB6-8 cups of coffee per day. Having a daily beer at 4 pm. Whiskey in your morning tea. A bowlful of oatmeal every day. Drinking one can of Diet Coke every day. Eating 3 eggs per day (2 of them raw) for 90 years. Eating bacon and potatoes for breakfast every day. A daily glass of red wine and homegrown vegetables.

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Vitamin D: the sunshine vitamin Stannah

WEBThere are several theories about why this could be, one of which is that people simply do not get the sun exposure they need. Most people aren’t getting the recommended 10-15 minutes of sun exposure per day because our …

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What will living longer mean for individuals, and for society

WEBAs the title suggests – “A Long Bright Future”— is exactly what we hope the twenty-first century has given us: 30 years of extra life!. What are we going to do with super-sized lives? This is the first question posed by Professor Carstensen in her book.

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ALS Day: The Curious Case of Stephen Hawking

WEBStephen William Hawking was a healthy baby, born in Oxford, England, on 9 th January 1942 – on the exact 300-year anniversary of the death of Galileo Galilei. He died last March, aged 76. He was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 21 (in 1963). ALS is a rapidly progressing disease that gradually paralyzes people

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A Story about early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease Stannah

WEBin “Still Alice”, by Lisa Genova. Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which affects patients younger than 65, has frequently been described as having different symptoms to late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. This means that patients with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease have more prominent focal cortical symptoms such as aphasia …

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Women in Science: Marian Diamond’s ground-breaking findings

WEBMarian Diamond, who died at the age of 90 (July 25, 2017), was a professor of anatomy and an expert on the brain. Over the last 60 years, Marian Diamond continued to teach and do research in the area of neurophysiology. As a teacher, she was honoured as one of the most distinguished teachers in the U.S and her lectures on YouTube have …

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Laughter is the best medicine Stannah

WEBRemember, laughing yoga has all the same benefits as laughter; it’s a cheerful way to be social and on top of that, it’s physical exercise! Do you feel inspired to give it a try? This link will give you some ideas on how to find laughter clubs near you. Even if there aren’t any in your town, there’re lots of free on-line and even phone laughter …

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5 Reasons to Conquer Ageing with Yoga Stannah

WEBYoga is a gentle, low-impact way to loosen muscles, increase flexibility and improve range of motion in stiff and achy joints, especially for those affected by conditions such as arthritis. Participants in a Harbor-UCLA Medical Center study reported a decreased need for pain medication after only four weeks of consistent yoga.

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Independence through communal living: is cohousing the future

WEBThe Cohousing Association of the United States have given the following 8 steps they recommend any group follows, if they are thinking about cohousing: 1: A vision/goals statement which defines the intentions and directions of the community. 2: A group decision and communications process. 3: A financial structure.

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