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Why has ChivaCare developed a Body and Health Checkup program designed specifically for older adults? Healthcare for older adults is more delicate and complex compared to other ages. Two in three older adults will have more than one chronic disease. There are also diseases that are specific to the elderly such as Alzheimer’s and movement
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The Coronavirus has shown us our vulnerabilities. Due to work, lifestyles, the food we eat, our bodies have become more vulnerable. Even people that consider themselves fit, sometimes have posture and flexibility issues that can lead to a longer-term problem. Our four assessments focus on the body and overall health. If your endurance, flexibility, and
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Physical fitness check-ups assess your strength, balance, posture, flexibility, functional movement score. The assessment is helpful for all ages in treatment and for prevention. Are you planning new exercises or lifestyle changes? Or do you have chronic pain or have had an operation? What options for evaluation should you consider? Annual health check-ups with a
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You can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke in 10 ways. Note if you have high blood pressure, you should still consider consulting a medical doctor. 1. Lose weight Because being overweight can cause disrupted breathing while you sleep, which further raises your blood pressure. Weight loss is
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What is Early-onset Alzheimer’s? Early-onset Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that occurs in people younger than age 65. Of 44 million people who have Alzheimer’s disease around the world, about 5 percent develop symptoms before the age 65. Most people with early-onset Alzheimer’s develop symptoms of the disease in their 40s and 50s. One
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There are many things in our environment that are out of our control. So, what can YOU do to stay healthy and boost your immune system? Avoid Stress – Find Positives Don’t let it get to you! Focus on what you have, your loved ones, and share compassionate love with others. Stress and depression weaken
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Neuroplasticity Stroke is a common medical condition caused by poor or disrupted blood flow to the brain. This results in cell death and disability. When blood vessels that carry nutrients and oxygen to the brain are blocked by clots or ruptures, parts of the brain cannot receive blood and oxygen, causing affected brain cells to
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Golf Injuries Golf is one of the most well known and interesting sports. The modern golf game originated in 15th-century Scotland and has since spread successfully around the world. Playing golf requires high mental concentration along with physical components such as good body balance, muscle strength, muscle flexibility. Body coordination contributes to performing the proper
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Pain After a Stroke After a stroke, many patients experience significant pain problems. There are numerous potential causes and locations of pain. The pain can be generated by brain injury, lack of movement, bad posture, and psychological or medical effects. The range of post-stroke pain may include muscle or joint pain, severe headaches and other
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Myofascial Release: New Therapeutic Options Besides our muscles, bones and organs, examining fascia are essential for finding the cause of pain. Fascia is a specialized system of the body with an appearance similar to a spider’s web or a knitted sweater. If you have pain in your left foot, you may feel the pain in
