Walking has several great benefits for your body and mind. It’s a calm, relaxing exercise that improves your mood while increasing your heart rate and circulation. However, walking isn’t as beneficial for lower-body strength as you might expect. To combat age- or disease-related muscle loss, walking alone won’t keep you strong.Those who’ve already noticed lower-body [...]
Sepsis is an unexpected response to infection that affects multiple organs and impairs their function. Though early treatment reduces the severity of the condition, many people still suffer long-term effects. However, post-sepsis rehab may prevent the worst of these issues or further complications.Rehab may involve complex medical problems, so your doctor may recommend IV therapy [...]
Many issues require long-term or indefinite bed rest, including stroke, chronic illnesses, or severe injuries. Though you may eventually recover from such issues, there may be complications to watch for. Skin problems are common among bedridden patients, so ensuring proper care keeps them healthy and comfortable.Those living with loved ones may have a caregiver to [...]
As the strongest bone in the human body, the femur is difficult to break, though not impossible. Severe accidents or medically related bone weakness usually cause such damage in seniors. Though recovery isn’t a guarantee in elderly individuals with a broken femur, it is possible, and early surgery and rehab improve their chances. Age, health [...]
Reaching adulthood brings freedom and independence - but keeping that independence as we age is not something to take for granted. In fact, without the right habits and activities, it can slip away much faster than expected. Over time, several factors can affect our ability to manage daily life on our own. These often [...]
Muscle loss is common as you age, stemming from a poor diet, inactivity, weight gain, or medical issues. Over time, it can lead to reduced mobility, cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, and even affect neurological function. Building muscle is vital for older adults to avoid these issues or slow the progression of existing conditions.Physical therapy and [...]
Pinched nerves can happen almost anywhere in the body, including the shoulders. These occur when the bones, muscles, or other tissues put too much pressure on them. Several factors contribute to pinched nerves, including arthritis, diabetes, obesity, or overuse. Although they can be uncomfortable, compressed nerves are rarely serious and easily improve with proper treatment.Sometimes, [...]
A poor night’s sleep causes grogginess and irritability in the morning. These issues are often short-lived and disappear once proper sleep patterns resume. However, chronic nighttime issues don’t allow your mind and body to recover, so your symptoms worsen over time. In fact, sleep disorders have been linked to several mental illnesses or conditions.Although lack [...]
The human hand contains 19 joints in the fingers and palm, all of which are at risk of arthritis. Several types can affect these areas, including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Pain is the most common symptom of hand arthritis, often altering function during use. You may also experience swelling, stiffness, tenderness, weakness, limited movement, and [...]
Neuralgia goes by various names, including nerve pain or neuropathic pain. People often experience it when an injury or disease causes nerve damage. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to tell when such trauma has occurred. The reason for this is that the first signs of neuralgia are often sensory, including pain and uncomfortable sensations. Neuralgia [...]
