Get Up and Move: 10 Tips for Getting Active at Home

Get Up and Move: 10 Tips for Getting Active at Home

It’s no secret that leading a sedentary lifestyle can have serious health consequences. Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to an increased risk of breast and colon cancer, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and related conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, as well as a shorter life expectancy. But how much physical activity do you need to stay healthy?

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10 Herbal Remedies for Natural Pain Relief

10 Herbal Remedies for Natural Pain Relief

According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 50 million Americans have some sort of chronic pain. This article discusses some effective herbal remedies that can ease discomfort, provide pain management, and decrease inflammation in the body.

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Pros and Cons of At-Home Physical Therapy

Pros and Cons of At-Home Physical Therapy

Guest post by Lulu Silveyra

Accidents and injuries are a difficult fact of life for millions of people every year, with many of those requiring the services of either at-home or inpatient physical therapy. This post-acute treatment will usually be completed by trained professionals after a discharge from a skilled nursing facility or hospital and is designed to help you regain functions of daily life, ensuring that you can move around and take care of yourself to your maximum ability. Although there are many factors to be considered, at-home therapy is considered by many to be a more affordable and comfortable choice overall compared to inpatient therapy. In this article, we’ll look into the conveniences, benefits, and drawbacks of physical therapy at home to help you make a safe and educated choice on the type of care that is right for you.

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Why Exercise and Staying Fit is More Important Than Ever

Why Exercise and Staying Fit is More Important Than Ever

Guest post by Katie Meyers

With all the uncertainties and ups and downs of our daily lives, good health should be our top priority. Regular exercise is the first step to a healthier lifestyle. Do you struggle to lose or maintain your weight? What are some benefits of exercise and how do you stay motivated?

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10 Simple Healthy Living Tips for Seniors During COVID-19

10 Simple Healthy Living Tips for Seniors During COVID-19

Guest post by Melissa Andrews

It has been over a year since the Covid-19 pandemic changed our lives. Businesses, organizations, governments, and industries have had to make adjustments to ensure their employees' and communities' health and safety and keep their operations in order. Individually, we’ve had to learn how to cope with the new normal as well.

In addition to the frontline workers, seniors have also had to exert extra effort to adapt to the changes brought about by Covid-19. They are, after all, one of the populations most vulnerable to experiencing severe health complications from this virus. If you are a senior or have a senior loved one, you know how important it is to follow health and safety protocols to mitigate the risks of getting the virus. Although a major part of the population in the US has already been vaccinated, Covid-19 is still very much around. As such, now more than ever, a healthy senior lifestyle is vital.

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6 Ways in Which Cannabis Can Improve the Quality of Life for Seniors

6 Ways in Which Cannabis Can Improve the Quality of Life for Seniors

Guest post by Taylor Hill

Do you know how the average life expectancy in the US was increased by almost 30 years between 1900 and 2000? Although these figures are about the quantity, it doesn't mean we're going to skip the quality. There's a miserable cycle of life. You grow up, get married, have children, they grow up, get married, and move out, what then? What happens after that?

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