For seniors with arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve pain, function, mood, and quality of life. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, here’s a look at how to increase physical activity safely. Why is physical activity important for people with arthritis? If you have arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can …
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Can’t think of what to do with your aging parents this summer? You know outdoor games and activities are good for them, but everything you think of seems too rigorous. Take a look at this article. There are many outdoor games for seniors and activities that foster socializing, physical activity, and fun. These include both …
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According to Everyday Health, seniors benefit from outdoor activities. Green spaces in cities benefit residents of all ages. Now, British researchers say, they may also boost older people’s mental well-being. “We found that older participants experienced beneficial effects of green space whilst walking between busy built urban environments and urban green space environments,” said study …
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In this article from the Huffington Post, the author goes through the summertime heat danger signs and what to do if you encounter these problems. Most people don’t realize that extreme summer heat causes thousands of heat-related illnesses in the U.S. each year, and kills more people than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. …
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