Since the dawn of time, humanity has used numbers to mark progress. The Babylonians, Egyptians and Greeks were among the first to do so, using clay tablets with symbols of geometry inscribed on them to measure everything from the distances
Category: Wellness
12th
Jan
Urinary Incontinence: Hold it Right There!
More than 13 million people in the United States, male and female, young and old, experience incontinence. 50% or more of elderly people are incontinent. Women are 2x as likely as men to experience incontinence due to women’s health, childbirth,
21st
Dec
Studies on Otago Fall Prevention
The Otago fall prevention program has been shown to be effective on physical function in nursing home residents over the age of 65. In a randomized, controlled trial, the Otago exercise program was shown as effective in improving balance, functional
9th
Oct
6 Steps to Minimizing Workplace Violence
Statistics show that stress increases in late Fall through the first part of the New Year. For whatever reason, workplace violence also increases, particularly in healthcare settings. It is becoming more and more common to hear of violent actions performed
25th
Sep
The 5 Rules to Happiness
Wisdom on Happiness This 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coiffed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home yesterday.
8th
May
How a Healthy Lifestyle Can Impact You
Even if you’ve been hiding under a rock, it should come as no surprise that health care is a big topic these days. It’s all over the news, the internet, and circulating in conversations between our friends, family, and coworkers.
3rd
Apr
The Power of Saying Hello
As April comes and goes, you will see many changes starting to take place, as flowers bloom and trees begin to blossom with the sun shining more, and days getting longer. The world of spring awaits with longer, brighter days
2nd
Feb
Why the Brain Needs Exercise Just Like the Body
The Baseline for Brain Health As we now know, the human brain is one of the most intriguing and highly complex organs in existence. To think it was once thought only to be a radiator for cooling blood! The ancient
10th
Jan
Resolutions and Reflection
Happy New Year! In 2017 there is much to come, such as the presidential inauguration, a historical solar eclipse, and the usual trendy fitness goals that strike each year around this time. At the beginning of every January, everyone is
8th
Dec
Tips for Winter Wellness
With December here, cold weather and shorter daylight hours can have negative effects on our bodies and make wellness difficult. In many parts of the country, the air becomes dry, making it hard to keep skin from cracking; our sinuses can