Step up with dancing for fitness and dance your way to better health! Who said exercise had to be boring? Dancing isn’t just a fun social activity; it’s packed with unique benefits you won’t find on a treadmill. And guess what? You can still dance just about anywhere and even dance with yourself in your…
The holiday season is fast approaching, and it’s important to remember that accidents tend to happen more frequently during this time of year. Did you know that falls and injuries account for more than 30% of emergency room visits? That number rises during the holiday season. Almost half of decorating accidents are falls that lead…
Contrary to what many believe, falling is not a normal occurrence in the aging process. There are many things that contribute to high-risk falls as well as many behaviors to prevent a fall. Let’s take a look at both. First, the origins: As we age, our bones can weaken and for some with osteoporosis, this…
As seniors approach retirement, they often look forward to checking off items from their bucket list. Things like travelling, taking up a new sport, or learning a musical instrument. Unfortunately, the aging process may take an unplanned toll on the body limiting activity and creating physical pain. Here are some conditions that may limit…
Not all fitness routines are done in a gym or with sports equipment. And to some, exercise is a boring but necessary chore. Dancing, however, is becoming more and more popular as not only a fun activity, it has multiple health benefits. And just because we’re in a pandemic and distancing, doesn’t mean we can’t…