“Weight-bearing exercises are any exercises that load your bones. They can be done in more than one way,” says Samantha Stewart, PT, DPT, a physical therapist at Hinge Health. For example, you could try moves that use your own body weight, like kneepush-ups,planks, or wall sits. Or...
It turned out that even some of the neck rolls he was doing were affecting his ability to stand up without getting dizzy." -Bari Meyer If your grandfather isn't motivated to exercise, take them to a ball game to remind them of what it was like to have the wind blow through their ...
Your parent should never lie down right after a meal -- that is the most common cause of indigestion. (Eating too fast is the second most common cause.) Make sure Mom sits or stands for at least an hour after they eat. Many medications leave an awful taste in the mouth that is far...
The decision to reinstate Navy Capt. Brett Crozier's command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt sits with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. The Pentagon boss, who was briefed on the recommendations following a U.S. Navy investigation, has yet to sign off on the reinstatement of the...
If your parent or parents live in a multilevel home but has problems with stairs, consider a chair lift. They are not inexpensive, but they can be cheaper than moving and will help keep your parent independent for a longer time. For someone who sits a lot, an ergonomic chair that offers...