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Working Toward Wellness
Taking good care of your body is key to growing older and staying healthy. Here’s a list of 10 reasonable goals designed to bring balance to your body, mind and soul. 1. If you smoke, quit. It’s never too late … Continue reading
Vertigo: A Common Cause of Falling in Seniors
Vertigo is the sensation that the outer world is revolving about oneself (objective) or that one is moving in space (subjective). It is often related to chronic disease conditions and to side effects of some medications. The three most common … Continue reading
Osteoporosis and the Importance of Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones over time. The word “osteo” comes from the Greek osteon meaning “bone”, while “porosis” comes from the Greek poros meaning “hole, passage”. This disorder is characterized by low bone mass (bone density) and … Continue reading