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Strength Training Can Improve Diabetes Management
Diabetes is a condition that plagues many. Thankfully, its symptoms can be easily managed with the right approach. One action you can take is strength training. Meridian Home Health shares why: It helps your insulin use. Insulin is a hormone...
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Think Positive! It Helps You Live Longer
Who wouldn’t want to live longer? Even if you aren’t a complete optimist, that’s okay. Thinking positively is a trait that can be learned. To get started, you can try to: Focus on the good things in life. Make gratitude a daily...
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Age-Related Changes that Increase Senior Fall Risk
As we age, our functionality start to decline. These gradual physical changes and decline can result in an increased fall risk for older adults. In fact, the CDC states that people over the age of 65 have a 25% chance of falling. And if they...
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4 Key Strategies to Manage High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a serious condition that is common among older adults. In fact, statistics show that approximately 75 million American adults have high blood pressure. Unfortunately, not everyone has their condition under control....
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What Does an Infected Wound Look Like?
Your body is capable of healing wounds on its own. Sometimes, you won’t even notice it. However, this process can be hindered by an infection. Meridian Home Health shares that your wound might be infected if: There is palpable warmth...
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Easy Exercises That Can Help Seniors Stay Fit
If you think getting fit is only possible for younger people, think again. Even as a senior, you can! Meridian Home Health has compiled a list of super easy tips that every can do: Raise your arms. Simple enough, right? Doing this actually...
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