Sarah Walker Staying active for as long as we can will add so much extra enjoyment to our lives, and it can really help with avoiding injury and illness – especially as we age. As you age, there are certain activities we might feel like we can’t (or shouldn’t) do anymore but there are definitely ways everyone … Read more
Even though most people get back to work after knee replacement surgery, a small proportion of people do not. A study concluded that around 85 percent of knee replacement patients returned to work within 12 months of their surgery. (Return to work and workplace activity limitations following total hip or knee replacement https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1063458413008418 ) On … Read more
Knee replacement surgery, also known as Arthroplasty, is recommended when knees suffer structural damage. This damage occurs due to wear and tear, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. People requiring knee replacement usually have trouble walking, climbing stairs, getting in and out of sitting posture. It makes it quite unbearable to perform even their routine tasks. Thus, … Read more
There are so many different kinds of makeup out there, and it can take years to figure out which kind is the right kind for you and how to properly apply it. On top of all of that, though, our skin changes over time and that means the skincare products we use have to change … Read more
Constipation at any age is uncomfortable and can leave anyone feeling irritable, bloated and cranky. As people age, though, their diets can start to lack in certain foods that help keep their gastrointestinal tracts regular when they were young so they could be at a higher risk for constipation. On top of that, there could … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects nearly 5 million women and men—but mostly women—in the United States alone. Anyone who has fibromyalgia can tell of the constant chronic pain and relentless fatigue that are two of the syndrome’s signature symptoms. But the condition reaches beyond bodily pain and a kind of exhaustion that is not … Read more
What Exactly is This Fibromyalgia and Why it is so Distressing? Fibromyalgia syndrome is a health-related term that has been derived from 3 different medical terms; “Fibro” which usually means bodily tissues for example tendons and ligaments, which may also mean algia or muscular discomfort. Fibromyalgia syndrome is a very serious and critical condition that … Read more
In this article, I will talk about the best walker for balance problems and some other good options for you to consider. For a quick summary, you can see the table below. There are many possible reasons why you may start to have balance problems in older age. For example: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Research … Read more
Over the last many decades, the number of knee replacement surgeries performed successfully worldwide has increased manifold. With debilitating diseases affecting all age groups, these surgeries are now performed across different age groups. This article will give you a good idea about the right age for getting the surgery done. Which Average Age Group Qualifies … Read more
In this article, we will look at the best beds for bedridden patients. Beds that can provide the same (or even greater) comfort and support that a hospital bed can. For a quick run-through, just read our comparison table below for our top recommended choices. Do you also have a bedridden older adult at home? … Read more