Each individual’s experience and reactions to surgery is different and related to a number of variables, such as the reaction and aftereffects of anesthesia, the type and location of the surgery, and the patient’s general overall physical and mental health. With that said, I offer that all surgery is trauma to the whole body and… Continue reading Recovering from Surgery
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Understanding Parkinson’s
Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is life changing. This brain disorder causes slow and rigid body movements. People can experience tremors, stiffness, or shaking. Eventually, they may have difficulty walking and talking. Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease. That means it gets worse over time. It develops when a certain type of nerve cell stops working… Continue reading Understanding Parkinson’s
Repetition and Your Brain
Researchers report that a computerized study of 36 healthy adult volunteers asked to repeat the same movement over and over became significantly faster when asked to repeat that movement on demand–a result that occurred not because they anticipated the movement, but because of an as yet unknown mechanism that prepared their brains to replicate the… Continue reading Repetition and Your Brain
A Trainer’s Advice on Altering Your Workout as You Age
You’ve been hitting the gym regularly since your early thirties, but the same workouts you did 20 years ago don’t leave you feeling the same way you did back then. There are a lot more aches and pains after a workout. Even more challenging – your favorite routines just aren’t as effective. According to the… Continue reading A Trainer’s Advice on Altering Your Workout as You Age