Posts Tagged ‘exercise’
5 Foolproof Tips to Relieve Hip Pain
Hip pain is a common complaint. If you feel the pain within your joint, it’s probably related to the hip joint itself. But if you feel the pain on the outside of your hip, upper thigh or outer buttock, the pain is probably coming from the muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that support…
Read MoreShould Stroke Survivors Walk Quickly?
A recent British study showed that if stroke survivors walk quickly, they’ll probably return to work. According to the study, 3 feet per second may be the threshold that predicts whether survivors can meet the challenges at work. One of every four people who has a stroke is younger than 65 years old. As many…
Read MoreCan Medications Increase Your Fall Risk?
Are you concerned about your fall risk? You should be. According to The National Trauma Data Bank, falls cause 61 percent of deaths in adults aged 65 and older. What can you do to reduce your risk of falling? Here are four things that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends: Begin an…
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