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Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Blood sugar and cholesterol test—more often if you’re overweight [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, blood test STD screening if you are sexually active Pelvic exam and Pap test starting at age 21 Blood sugar and [...]
Are your children refusing to eat their vegetables? Consider these helpful cooking tips to approach that problem in new ways: Puree vegetables and use them as nearly undetectable ingredients in dishes such as meatloaf, hamburgers and pasta sauce. Prepare a variety of vegetables in a variety of ways. You [...]
Have you tried numerous forms of pain relief? YES/NO Is your joint pain affecting your everyday routine? YES/NO Do you sometimes feel depressed from the pain and limited mobility? YES/NO Are you ready to do what’s necessary (education, rehabilitation, healthy lifestyle) to support joint replacement? YES/NO If you answered YES to [...]
You do not have to wait until you can’t walk to consider surgery If pain is hindering your daily routine and non-invasive pain-relief methods are no longer helping, you should contact a physician and inquire about joint replacement. You don’t have to be a certain age to get joint [...]
A balanced exercise program can help keep you fit, strong, flexible and trim, all of which support healthy joints. 1. Flexibility Training Improves range of motion and relieves stiffness. Try yoga, Pilates, tai chi or qigong. 2. Low-Impact Aerobic Exercise Boosts endurance and helps with weight management. Walking, swimming, [...]
1. Maintain a Healthy Weight Losing even a few pounds can help relieve excess stress on joints and muscles. 2. Master the Mediterranean Diet Colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, and moderate amounts of nuts, olive oil and fish help reduce inflammation and control weight. 3. Move More [...]
Osteoarthritis and wear-and-tear arthritis are the most common causes of knee pain. Here are 5 ways to relieve the creaking and ease the discomfort: 1. Anti-Inflammatory Medications Over-the-counter aspirin or ibuprofen work well. 2. RICE Therapy Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation help lessen the swelling and pain. 3. Physical [...]
The Mediterranean Diet abounds with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and olive oil. It also features moderate portions of fish, poultry—and even a little red wine! These fresh, flavorful foods contain numerous nutrients, powerful antioxidants and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which can help you: Curb inflammation and relieve [...]
Created by NASA, The Anti-Gravity Treadmill® is a game changer in physical therapy rehabilitation. It’s particularly beneficial for exercise enthusiasts, weekend warriors or athletes dealing with lower body injury or chronic pain. This state-of-the-art treadmill can help you: Reduce gravity’s impact by 20 to 100% of your body weight by [...]
