 By: Dr. Beth Templin On the heels of hosting Dr. Michael Greger on his “How Not To Age” Book Tour, we are getting more people interested in, and asking questions about, a Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) Diet.
 By: Dr. Beth Templin In last month’s article I highlighted the use of Regenerative Therapy for muscle and bone pain. This month I want to focus on a different type of pain that commonly affects older adults
 By: Dr. Beth Templin Chronic and recurrent pain are very common issues among aging adults. It can result in unnecessary suffering, loss of independence, isolation, and increased healthcare costs. Chronic pain is also a risk factor for premature death and accelerated memory loss.
 By: Dr. Beth Templin I was recently introduced to the concept of life space. By definition, it is a spatial representation of all the forces that control a person's behavior.
 By: Dr. Beth Templin There are three factors that lead to accelerated aging. They are inactivity, illness, and injury, otherwise known as the Triple Whammy of aging.
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High intensity exercise is not only safe for aging adults, but has more benefits than exercising at a moderate level of intensity. What’s the difference?  By: Dr. Beth Templin One of the many great quotes from Joseph Pilates is "If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young."
 By: Dr. Beth Templin If you've been following me for awhile, you know how much I think exercise should be a top priority in everyone's lives. The benefits are endless. From being able to take care of yourself, your home, your loved ones, to being able to get out and fully enjoy life.
 By Dr. Beth Templin We are all familiar with the idea of an Annual Check-up with your physician, but what's an Annual Check-up with a Physical Therapist? And why should your add one to your medical routine?
 By: Dr. Beth Templin When did the floor become such an intimidating place? For many of the older adults I speak to, the idea of being on the floor causes a range of emotions, from unease to outright panic. I rarely hear cheers of excitement or get high fives when I tell someone we are going to work on getting down on the floor for an activity. Why is this?
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