Published March 4, 2015

Simple ways to improve your balance and avoid falls

One of the very real fears many people have as they get older is falling. If you don't believe me just watch the ads on TV. But is there a good way for older folks with balance issues to improve their balance? Some studies have suggested that a Chinese low-level, balance oriented form of exercise called Tai Chi can do that. But a recent study says no.

 

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Published March 2, 2015

Why adults, even seniors, need to pay attention to ADD

Many people consider Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) a childhood problem. But more and more adults suffer from it. What's more, adults are suffering from epilepsy at a higher rate as well. Is there a connection? Believe it or not, a recent study is showing a remarkable connection between the two. And this simple observation might point to a cure for both conditions.

 

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Published February 27, 2015

The earliest sign of arthritis in your knees is....

The earlier you can detect a problem, the better you can treat it. That's obvious. So what about arthritis of the knees? Is there some kind of way to determine if your knees are becoming arthritic before it even shows up on an x-ray? A new study says yes.

 

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