Heart palpitations can cause light pounding, flutters, or skipped beats and they may or may not signal a serious disease. Knowing the symptoms and your health history will help you decide whether or not to call your doctor. Heart Palpitations: Stress Stress is the catalyst for many illnesses and heart problems is …
Cardiac rehab can be extremely effective, yet many heart attack victims choose to bypass it. Rehab improves the ability of the heart to return quickly to a normal rate after exercise, and that in turn doubles the chances of survival. Cardiac Rehab: Goals The goals of rehab are reducing your risk of …
Back pain sufferers can probably avoid their chronic pain by implementing several easy daily habits. Here is a list of suggestions that you can follow and feel great again. Back Pain Don’t Hunch Over Do it too much, and it can flatten the natural curve of your spine and damage the cushioned …
Tips for seniors to keep their minds and memory sharp can be as simple as playing a game of chess with a friend. The adage, “Use It, Or Lose It”, holds true as we age. Stretching your brain keeps your mind sharp. People who are more active in mentally challenging activities are more likely to stay …
Unusual conditions can hurt your heart performance. For example, dental problems, working irregular hours, and traffic delays can raise stress to dangerous levels and weaken your heart. Unusual Conditions: Dental Problems People with gum disease are more likely to have heart disease. Some experts think bacteria from your gums may move into …
Physical therapy is the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise, rather than by drugs or surgery. Physical therapy done by physical therapists (PT’s) provides care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, private practices, and outpatient clinics. State licensure is required …
Type 2 diabetes prevents your body your body from turning carbohydrates into energy. This causes sugar to build up in your blood. Over time this will increase your risk for heart disease, blindness, nerve, and organ damage. It strikes people of all ages, and early symptoms are mild. About 1 out of 3 people with type 2 …
Exercise is the key to your healthy and productive life. Let’s face the real facts: A 50- or 60-year-old body isn’t the same as a 20-year-old one. You and I won’t be able to do the same things, nor should we. But exercise is key to our independence and a good quality of life as we …
Aging brings with it health issues. Studies show that 9 in 10 adults develop a chronic disease and 8 in 10 seniors have more than one. Here are several recommendations to stay healthy, active, and vibrant. Health Issue-High Blood Pressure 2 in 3 seniors over the age of 60 display high blood pressure. Left …