Category: Health
The Science Behind Functional Balance: improving your awareness of your balance health!
Written by Stannah on 10th January 2019
Our loss of functional balance usually goes unnoticed and overlooked, and consequently, our loss of balance may go unnoticed until a fall happens As the number of over 65s grows rapidly, concern has grown about the quality of life of the elderly. The concern is even greater if we consider that old age is associated […]
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Bunions: what they are and how to treat and prevent them
Written by Stannah on 21st November 2018
Did you know that together, your foot and ankle have 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments? It almost sounds unbelievable that it all fits into such a small part of our bodies! And have you ever stopped to think about the impact our feet have on our quality of […]
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Dizziness, vertigo or loss of balance?
Written by Stannah on 29th October 2018
Dizziness and vertigo are very common complaints among the elderly. However, feelings of unsteadiness are often dismissed and ignored because people think that they’re a normal part of ageing like (for example) loss of hearing. The good news is, they’re not a normal part of ageing! And can, in most cases, be improved. That means […]
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Neuroscience offers proof that music can boost brain activity at any age
Written by Stannah on 9th October 2018
Older adults grow as many new brain cells as young people and music could be one of your allies to boost brain activity! Since Dr. Marian Diamond’s pioneering research proved that our brains stay “plastic” throughout our lives, more and more studies have reinforced this finding, contributing to an increasing awareness of the fact that […]
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World Health Day: Parkinson’s disease and its effects on mobility and balance
Written by Stannah on 22nd August 2018
On World Health Day, you will certainly read about healthy habits and, for instance, how drinking water is good for your health. While these are all helpful tips and important topics to cover, we decided to take things further. What if you couldn’t drink that glass of water that makes you healthier by yourself? It […]
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World Diabetes Day: Act Today to Change Tomorrow
Written by Stannah on 22nd August 2018
The right to a healthy future should be universal. But living well and preventing diseases like diabetes very much depends on access to education, information and awareness. This is especially true for women, who are the most affected group, and should have access to care and education to better manage their diabetes and improve their […]
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Too tired to enjoy your twilight years?
Written by Stannah on 22nd August 2018
As we age, we are more prone to certain illnesses and these may leave us feeling more tired. However, tiredness is not a symptom of aging! Unless chronic pain is causing your fatigue, there are things you can do to give you more energy, so that you can get on with engaging with your life. […]
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Knee pain: know the symptoms, causes and prevention measures
Written by Stannah on 22nd August 2018
When you, or someone you know, experience severe knee pain caused either by a knee injury, Osteoarthritis or even Rheumatoid Arthritis, you’ll know how distressing and painful it can be to walk 200 yards to the grocery store, go about your everyday activities, get in and out of the bath or walk up and down […]
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