Tag: balance
-
Six Simple Exercises to Improve Balance After 50
Why Balance Becomes a Challenge After 50 Many adults notice that standing on one foot, walking along a curb, or jumping around with ease becomes harder with age. Balance is a complex skill that relies on the coordination of muscles, nerves, vision, and inner ear function. Natural declines in muscle strength, slower reaction times, and…
-
6 Exercises to Improve Balance After 50
Why balance declines with age Balance tends to decline as we age due to natural changes in muscle strength, joint flexibility, and sensory feedback. This can lead to a higher risk of falls and a loss of confidence in daily activities. The good news is that targeted balance exercises can help restore stability, improve posture,…
-
My World, My Way: Kathryn Thomas on Juggling a High-Energy Life
Introduction: A life in motion In a world that never slows down, Kathryn Thomas has carved out a rhythm that feels both sustainable and empowering. The broadcaster and author recently opened up about the challenges and wins of living life at full tilt, revealing how a deliberate routine has become her secret weapon. The central…
-
Smartphone Platform: Remote Motor Fitness Assessment with AI-Generated Personalized Exercise for Older Adults — A Randomized Trial
Introduction: Rethinking Exercise for Healthy Aging Regular physical activity remains a cornerstone of healthy aging, yet traditional guidelines often adopt a one-size-fits-all approach that may neglect important fitness components beyond cardiovascular endurance. Balance, flexibility, and strength are critical for maintaining independence and reducing fall risk in older adults, but there is limited guidance for accurately…
-
A Smartphone Platform for Remote Motor Fitness Assessment and AI-Generated Personalized Exercise Programs for Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview As the global population ages, innovative approaches are needed to promote healthy aging. This randomized controlled trial evaluates a smartphone-based platform that remotely assesses motor fitness and delivers AI-generated, personalized exercise programs for older adults. The goal is to improve balance, flexibility, and strength without requiring laboratory facilities or professional supervision. Rationale and Innovation…
-
Always Feeling Dizzy? A Doctor Reveals the SCM Muscle as a Key Cause and How to Treat It
Introduction: Could one muscle be Tripping Your Balance? Persistent dizziness is a common complaint, but new insights from a head and neck specialist suggest a single muscle could be the culprit for many people. Dr. Joe Damiani, a popular expert with a large social media following, has highlighted the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle as a potential…