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Choosing Static and Dynamic Balance For Seniors?
When it comes to fall prevention, and seniors (55+), the advice that is most commonly given is that seniors should do exercises to improve balance. While I would agree that doing balance exercises is important, which specific exercises will best help improve balance...
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3 Ankle Mobility Strategies For Seniors To Prevent Tripping
I don’t know if you are aware of this, but preventing falls is extremely important when it comes to seniors (ages 55+)! 1 in 5 people who fall and break their hip, are not likely to recover from that serious injury. Since we know that falls are potentially life...
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Staying Fit And Motivated In Your Senior Years
The obesity rate is continuing to rise, with over 26.5% of Canadians having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Obesity, and the sedentary lifestyle are dangerous for people of all age groups, particularly for seniors, since these conditions are related to a...
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How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During Chemotherapy
Living with cancer and coping with all the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of the illness can be exhausting. From my own personal experience with breast cancer, I know what a huge toll it can take on your mental health, so it’s important to make sure you are...
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3 Diet Tips For Seniors
Age is just a number when it comes to getting fit. Sure, it’s slightly more challenging for seniors because they tend to have less muscle and a slower metabolism, but it’s definitely not impossible - and it all starts with a proper diet. But what exactly does “proper...
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How Seniors Can Avoid Injury From Snow Shovelling
Over the last few days, I have had more than one person from one of my senior programs who disclosed to me that they hurt themselves while shovelling snow. I live in Toronto, so we have had more snow this winter than the last few years, making shovelling more...
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