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Surviving the Sizzle: A Senior’s Guide to Beating the Heat
Dealing with the heat can be particularly challenging for older adults, whose bodies struggle more with temperature regulation and hydration. As temperatures rise, it’s essential…
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I’ve been extra careful since I fractured my wrist last year. Stairs are my biggest worry now. I sometimes feel wobbly, especially if I’m carrying laundry. Has anyone found little tricks that make stairs feel less scary?
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Evie, you’re not alone—stairs are a common worry after a fracture. A few little tricks can really help: always use the railing, keep a hand free (a backpack works great for laundry), and slow down so your whole foot lands on each step. Strengthening your legs and practicing a little balance each day builds confidence too.
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Physio Ed. replied to the discussion Have You Tried an Anti-Inflammatory Diet? in the forum Arthritis & Joint Health 3 weeks ago
Have You Tried an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Hey Mike, thanks for jumping in on our new forums pages! We are big fans of anti-inflammatory diets particularly as it applies to healthy aging. They’re pretty simple really. Some of the biggest foods that can cause inflammation in the body are sugar, dairy (think lactose intolerance), super processed foods, and salt. Sugar or anything…
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Physio Ed. replied to the discussion Have You Tried an Anti-Inflammatory Diet? in the forum Arthritis & Joint Health 4 weeks ago
Have You Tried an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/anti-inflammatory-diet
hopkinsmedicine.org
Inflammation is a factor in developing chronic disease. A dietitian explains how eating anti-inflammatory foods can help address the risk.
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Physio Ed. started the discussion Welcome to Success Stories – Share Your Wins! in the forum Success Stories 6 weeks ago
Welcome to Success Stories – Share Your Wins!
Welcome! This is where we celebrate progress—big or small. Whether you’ve improved your balance, stuck to a habit, lifted something with confidence, or just kept showing up… it’s a win.
🎉 Tell us about a success you’ve had:
- Finished a movement challenge
- Got back to walking after a fall
- Gained confidence with stairs or uneven…
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