It is important for people that have osteoporosis to have an understanding of where fractures occur most often. Although a fracture can occur anywhere, the most common areas are listed in this article. Signs of a fracture may be identified by pain or disfigurement. Major Fracture Sites: The most common areas where fractures occur are [...]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a life altering progressive eye disease with no known cure. It involves the loss of central eye vision and impacts both men and women. There are two types of macular degeneration, dry and wet. Women are more prone to this disease. Risk factors for the disease include but are not limited [...]
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a lung disease that presents itself with scarring in the lungs. There are a number of causes. The disease is difficult to treat and there is no cure. Exercise seems to help slow the progression of the disease. It may limit and improve common symptoms that are associated with this health [...]
Menopause can be a difficult change for women to cope with, and can bring on a number of difficult symptoms to deal with. Hot flashes, chills, night sweats. Mood changes, weight gain and a slowed metabolism are some of the issues that may affect women. For the most part these issues are a nuisance and [...]
There is abundant evidence that exercise and healthy eating can aid in the recovery of cancer patients. The latest information shows that exercise for cancer patients can also keep cancer from recurring (Hoffman). Evidence suggests that an exercise program should start immediately upon diagnosis. The program should include a variety of training techniques with a [...]
Parkinson’s disease and syndrome are classified as a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system. Symptoms can include but are not limited to the following; tremors at rest, stiffness of the limbs, rigidity, slowness of movement, difficulty walking and balance issues. As the disease progresses some people may have [...]
As the population ages, we are seeing an increase in the number of people with osteopenia and osteoporosis. For many years it was assumed that exercise might stabilize or slow the progress of this disease. In recent years, we have begun to understand that the incorporation of a proper exercise program can stop bone loss [...]
There are a number of factors to consider when looking at the management of Type 2 diabetes. It is common for individuals with this disease to be prescribed a number of medications and to make changes to their diet. Often overlooked is the importance of exercise in managing this disease. There is a lot of [...]
