Step up your walking workouts
Whether you're new to walking or a seasoned stroller, here are some ways to boost your routines. Walking is one of the most straightforward exercises. You just need a good pair of walking shoes, and
Video: Talking With Strangers We Know
Please join us in welcoming Kim Fowler. She is a Professional Certified Coach and the author of All Will Be Well: A Memoir of Love and Dementia. The book is a memoir of how
May’s Letter From The CEO
Dear Friends, I've just completed my first business trip after over a year of staying home. I suspect like others who are now traveling for business or pleasure, the experience is a mixed bag.
Is it dementia or depression?
In older adults who experience intellectual decline, it's sometimes difficult to tell whether the cause is dementia or depression. Both disorders are common in later years, and each can lead to the other. Depression in
Range-of-motion exercises for arthritis
Stretches and range-of-motion exercises aim to improve the mobility and flexibility of your joints. To increase your range of motion, move a joint as far as it can go and then try to push
Simple strength training tips
If you've never lifted weights in your life — and many people haven't — why should you start now? The answer is simple: Muscle tissue, bone density, and strength all dwindle over the years. So,
How to build a better core
Your core is more than just your abdominals — it also involves your hips, back, and even your shoulders. To strengthen your entire core, take a loaded carry walk. Your core is the stable part
Video: Yoga For Healthy Living During The Pandemic
Please join us in welcoming Baxter Bell, MD, who shared with us why yoga may be one of the best lifestyle medicine choices for this unique time. He shared his insights into the unique benefits
April’s Letter From The CEO
Dear Friends, I was chatting with a good friend the other day who lamented how difficult it is to navigate our medical care system. Like many in my generation, she is the primary care-giver for
How Aging Affects Focus
Just as you may not run as fast or jump as high as you did as a teenager,your brain's cognitive power—that is, your ability to learn, remember, and solve problems—slows down with age. You may