Houseplants offer a multitude of physical and psychological health benefits in addition to being a fun way to bring a splash of green and a bit of the outdoors...
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The Power of Plants: How Houseplants Support Senior Mental Health
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A Personal Trainer for the Mind: How Fit Minds Builds Cognitive Resilience for Seniors
Most people understand that to stay physically fit, you need to follow specific health guidelines: eat nutritious food, strengthen your muscles, and do cardio...
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Rock Steady Boxing is Helping Tom E. Fight Back Against Parkinson's
Tom and Pat E. loved to travel. Retirement left them with plenty of time to do the things they'd put on hold during their working lives. A former Ear, Nose and...
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How Tai Chi for Seniors Can Improve Mind, Body, and Spirit
Flowing, graceful movements. Relaxed breathing. Lowered blood pressure. Elevated mood. Depression relief. A sense of peace. These have all been used to...
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One of the most important activities to continue as we age is exercise. Whether it's taking a walk, squatting, or strengthening muscles with weighted...
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Active Aging: Exercising with Core Stix for Fall Prevention
Exercising is an important part of active aging, but some equipment, although all built for safety, is not easy for seniors to use. Many aging adults need more...
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Rock Steady: Creating Friendships and Fighting Parkinson's
It may seem odd or even counter-intuitive to hear that someone with Parkinson’s disease is spending a lot of time at a boxing gym. Yet that’s exactly what...
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Healthy Aging: How Seniors Stay Fit Through Pedaling
Visit any health club and you'll see plenty of pedaling. Whether it's spinning classes, stationary bikes, or people getting ready for a group ride, pedaling is...
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How Stretching Promotes Healthy Aging
A lot of us like to start our morning with a cup of coffee. As you grab that cup o’ joe (or tea or OJ), think about starting your morning with a short...
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Fighting Back: How Boxing is Helping People Battle Parkinson’s
Boxing? As in Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and Floyd Mayweather? That kind of boxing? Yes, the very same — with adaptations, of course. An innovative program...
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