According to a release from the Health in Aging Foundation, nearly one in four adults aged 65 and older has trouble walking or climbing stairs–and 3.4 million older adults have trouble taking care of their personal needs, such as dressing or bathing. As we age, these difficulties can impact our well-being and our ability to… Continue reading Regular Exercise Lowers Chances of Mobility Problems
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What Makes Us More Likely to Take the Stairs?
Death rates due to health problems like obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are on the rise. According to the World Health Organization, that’s due to our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Clearly, it’s important to lead more active lives. Something as simple as taking the stairs can make a big difference. But can pedestrians… Continue reading What Makes Us More Likely to Take the Stairs?