Best Ways to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain from Computer Use
Do you spend hours at your computer every day? If so, you’re probably familiar with the pain and tension that can build up in your neck and shoulders. This blog post will discuss some of the best ways to relieve neck and shoulder pain…
Read MoreHow (and Why) to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
My interest in the healing power of sleep really began while recovering from bacterial meningitis four years ago. For weeks after leaving the hospital, I slept 15-20 hours per day. Although this alarmed my caregivers, who wanted me…
Read MoreCan Good Balance Prolong Your Life After 60?
For the last half year, when walking from the parking lot to my office building, I would hop on a curb alongside a lawn and walk it as if it were a balance beam. It does look weird and gets me a fair share of puzzled glances…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Normal Aging of the Spine and Chronic Back Pain After 60
Are you one of the millions of people living with chronic back pain? Have you been told by a medical provider your pain is due to arthritis? Or there is nothing that can be done about your back pain? Cases of chronic back pain…
Read MoreHow to Move Past the Wounds of Estrangement and Find Relief
Feeling numb, dumbfounded, angry, and depressed over the angst of being cut off from a family member is expected. Estrangement can occur with adult children, mothers, fathers, siblings, uncles, aunts, grandparents, and grandchildren…
Read MoreWhat Is Sarcopenia and How Can Older Adults Prevent Its Tragic Impacts?
You may ask, what is sarcopenia? Is it a disease, an insect or food? Is it something we should fear? The answer is, “Yes and No.” The name itself sounds gross, but no, it is not a disease, insect, or food…
Read MoreStrong Abs for Ladies Over 60 to Look Good All Year Round!
Strong core muscles are not just nice to have for summer, though, but are essential for every day. Core muscles give you the balance to reach a tall shelf or bend down and tie your shoes. They can also give you the performance to swing…
Read MoreDealing with Chronic Back Pain in Your 70s and Beyond
As we age, our bodies go through a lot of changes. One common change that many of us experience is back pain. Back pain is a very common issue for older adults. In fact, a study that looked into the literature published from January 1985 to October 2018…
Read More60 and Estranged? 3 Keys to Go from Stressed to Wellness
How can you go about daily life when you feel rejected, hurt, sad, angry, and you’re not yourself? The key to moving forward and getting out of stuck is to focus on your wellness. The emotional stress of estrangement can take its toll on one’s mental…
Read MoreTrigger Point Therapy for Occipital Neuralgia
If you are one of the many people who suffer from occipital neuralgia, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. This condition is characterized by pain in the back of your head, usually around the base of your skull…
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