As we age, staying active and physical fitness becomes increasingly important for maintaining overall health and quality of life. Regular exercise offers a number of benefits for senior citizens, including improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle strength, enhanced balance and coordination, and a boost in mental well-being. Today, PatientsLikeMe dives into the importance of physical activity… Continue reading Tips on Staying Active for Seniors
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The benefits of just a bit of exercise (+”forest bathing”?)
If frequent, long workouts aren’t in the cards, here’s some good news: A new research analysis based on decades’ of studies shows the potential mental health perks of even just a smidgen of light exercise. Also, see the results of a Japanese study on something called “forest bathing.” Exercise linked to good vibes “Even a Little Exercise… Continue reading The benefits of just a bit of exercise (+”forest bathing”?)
Primary care that treats mind and body? It’s happening in Alaska
Integrated care for both mind and body under one roof? It may sound pie in the sky, but it’s really happening at an award-winning healthcare center in Anchorage, recently featured in Politico. How does it work? And can it be replicated? A shining example in Anchorage “It’s a truism that the mind and body are connected,… Continue reading Primary care that treats mind and body? It’s happening in Alaska
Living with depression? Grab your mat: 5-minute yoga video with Jamie from PatientsLikeMe
Studies have shown that practicing yoga can have positive effects on people with depression. So we tapped Jamie – a PatientsLikeMe research assistant who is also a certified yoga instructor – to show us some poses with mental health in mind. She put together a 5-minute, beginner-level flow that you can try at home. (As… Continue reading Living with depression? Grab your mat: 5-minute yoga video with Jamie from PatientsLikeMe