By: Dr. Beth Templin
When we think about exercises to strengthen the core, we often think about exercises like crunches or sit-ups. While those popular options can help to improve your core strength, they can sometimes be difficult or painful for people with back issues, or those who have trouble laying flat on their backs. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
As you age, you can lose 3-5% of your muscle strength each year. That may not seem like much, but when you think about 10 years, that's a 30% loss. Losing your muscle strength is part of the normal aging process, but how quickly it happens is directly related to how active you are. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
Plyometrics are great option for improving both muscular strength and power. As we age, it's vital we perform activities specific to both in order to maintain our independence. Power Versus Strength While these two terms are often used interchangeably, power is different than strength. Strength is defined as being able to move a certain weight or load, and power looks at how quickly you can move it. Adding the component of speed makes power more challenging. Think of it this way: strength + speed = power. 
By: Dr. Beth Templin
It may seem strange, but your hand strength is closely related to how long you will live. What is that? Grip strength is considered to be a "biomarker" for the aging population. Biomarkers provide the individual and their medical team with a measurable indication of overall health.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
Bone health is an important aspect of aging. Just like there are many false beliefs about aging in general, there are also many misconceptions about bone health and aging. Here are some of the big ones: Bone loss happens earlier than you think!  By: Dr. Beth Templin
One of the main issues that contributes to becoming frail as you age is loss of muscle mass, also known as sacropenia. It affects millions of older adults and leads to loss of strength and independence. You may have noticed that as you've gotten older, your arms or legs are not as muscular as they used to be. Or maybe that even though you've lost weight, your belly has gotten  By: Dr. Beth Templin
Dizziness is a very common complaint. As a matter of fact, 90 million Americans go to healthcare providers each year because of dizziness, vertigo or balance problems. It's the second most common complaint heard in doctor's offices and 70% of people will experience these symptoms at some point in their life.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
Did you know that according to the Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among adults in the United States? With more than 54 million adults having a diagnosis of arthritis, it's not surprising to learn that it's one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. There are over 100 types of arthritis, but the most common form is osteoarthritis (OA).  By: Dr. Beth Templin
As I reflect on the Tai Chi training Kim and I completed, I couldn't be more excited to be offering the Tai Chi for Arthritis program at HouseFit. This program was developed by Dr. Paul Lam specifically for people with arthritis.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
I get asked all the time about how neuropathy, or the loss of feeling in your feet, effects balance. Most people believe that there's nothing they can do to make their neuropathy better or improve their balance and that's not true. |
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