Monthly Archives: September 2022
Leg Strength and Stairs
Have you downsized from a house to a bungalow and seen a decrease in leg strength? There is actually a (semi!) official term for this “Bungalow Legs” . It’s often the small things that add up and once we take …
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Have you downsized from a house to a bungalow and seen a decrease in leg strength? There is actually a (semi!) official term for this “Bungalow Legs” . It’s often the small things that add up and once we take …
Continue ReadingHow do I select a doctor of chiropractic?
When you need chiropractic services, then you should choose a doctor who you trust to help you regain your mobility, improve your flexibility, and ease your pain. If you have never seen a chiropractor before, then you may be wondering …
Continue ReadingTips to help someone who has fallen
It is not possible to make the risk of falling zero so making a plan for when you do fall, or suggesting to someone that they make a plan for when they fall is a good idea. You need to …
Continue ReadingTips to help someone who has fallen
It is not possible to make the risk of falling zero so making a plan for when you do fall, or suggesting to someone that they make a plan for when they fall is a good idea. You need to …
Continue ReadingTips to help prevent falls
It can be scary observing a loved one or a friend being less steady on their feet, or not as confident as they once were. However rather than ignoring the issue, or just thinking it’s a consequence of aging, it’s …
Continue ReadingTips to help prevent falls
It can be scary observing a loved one or a friend being less steady on their feet, or not as confident as they once were. However rather than ignoring the issue, or just thinking it’s a consequence of aging, it’s …
Continue ReadingAre you getting the right nutrients in your diet?
This is an exercise blog but strong bones are important to ensure you do not cause a fracture if you fall. Make sure you are getting enough of the following nutrients (through a healthy diet is best but always consult …
Continue ReadingAre you getting the right nutrients in your diet?
This is an exercise blog but strong bones are important to ensure you do not cause a fracture if you fall. Make sure you are getting enough of the following nutrients (through a healthy diet is best but always consult …
Continue ReadingModifiable risk factors for falling
There are some risk factors for falling that we can just not do anything about such as age, gender, chronic health problems and heart disease amongst others. However there are some which could be addressed. Risk Factors for Falling Incontinence …
Continue ReadingModifiable risk factors for falling
There are some risk factors for falling that we can just not do anything about such as age, gender, chronic health problems and heart disease amongst others. However there are some which could be addressed. Risk Factors for Falling Incontinence …
Continue ReadingFalls Awareness Week 19th-25th September
19th-24th September is Falls Awareness Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness on falls prevention and reducing falls risk. I thought I would start out with my favourite things you can do to decrease your risk of falling. Falls Prevention …
Continue ReadingFalls Awareness Week 19th-25th September
19th-24th September is Falls Awareness Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness on falls prevention and reducing falls risk. I thought I would start out with my favourite things you can do to decrease your risk of falling. Falls Prevention …
Continue ReadingSurvey Results: Summer Health
We all make changes to our health routines as the seasons change – particularly in the Summer. But what do talkhealth members know about these challenges and how does the shift make them feel? We ran a survey earlier this …
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