Physical activity, movement and exercise for people with dementia
Physical benefits of exercise Routinely engaging in exercise and movement can help your body in lots of different ways. Improving the health of your heart and blood vessels. This can reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. […]
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THE 20-Minute HOTEL Room Workout
Here is the famous 20-Minute Hotel Room Workout: First, start with a warm-up (to get your core temperature up and muscles loose). Hotel Room Workout Warm-up Jumping jack: 25 reps Bodyweight squats: 15 reps Push-ups: 10 reps Lunges: 10 reps (each leg) Hip raises: 10 reps Do […]
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Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthier
Strength training is an important part of an overall fitness program. Here’s what strength training can do for you — and how to get started. By Mayo Clinic Staff Want to reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass and burn […]
Read MoreBest stretches and exercises for healthy feet
Foot exercises can help prevent foot or ankle pain, while also strengthening feet and improving flexibility. Big toe stretches, toe splays, Achilles stretches, and sand walking are some activities that may be beneficial.Regularly exercising and stretching the feet and ankles […]
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Frozen shoulder
Diagnosis During the physical exam, a health care provider might ask you to move your arm in certain ways. This is to check for pain and see how far you can move your arm (active range of motion). Then you […]
Read MoreRotator Cuff Exercises
Introduction Here are some examples of exercises for you to try. The exercises may be suggested for a condition or for rehabilitation. Start each exercise slowly. Ease off the exercises if you start to have pain. You will be told […]
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9 Stretches to Help Relieve a Tight Lower Back
Symptoms of a tight lower backWhether your lower back feels tight often or occasionally, it’s important to listen to your body and take steps to loosen tension. A tight lower back can worsen and lead to more serious problems. It […]
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