Decreased balance and falls are a dangerous part of getting older, but there are things you can do now in order to set yourself up for a better chance of avoiding costly, or even deadly, falls later on. The numbers are startling and frightening: the National Council on Aging (NCOA), citing information from the Centers… Continue reading 4 Exercises to Reduce Your Risk of Falls
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Seated Exercises that Can Help You Get Stronger
Editor’s note: Even if you’re not active, there are still exercises you can do to help strengthen your muscles. Here, from the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health, are some exercises that can be done while seated. As always, ask your doctor what’s right for you before you begin any exercise program. Wrist… Continue reading Seated Exercises that Can Help You Get Stronger