Tag: Taking Care of Ourselves
Important Tips to Avoid Falls
Improperly used, a walker can lead to a fall.
Falls are a huge health hazard for older adults. They are a major reason for hospital admissions and nursing home placements and the leading cause of injury-related death for people over the age of 65.
Most falls occur at home - usually in the bathroom, bedroom or [...]
Posted: October 16th, 2008 under Preventative Care.
Tags: Broken Hip, Falls, Important Tips, improper use of equipment, Preventative Care, Taking Care of Ourselves, VidaCura Newsletter, Walker
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Eat Smart and Defensively, Too!
What to Eat makes an extrememly good case for buying locally and eating organically grown foods.
Are you concerned about where the food you’re putting on the table for your family comes from?
Do you wonder why - or how - a grocery store decides which of the 320,000-plus food items available in the US to [...]
Posted: October 16th, 2008 under Eating Well.
Tags: Dr. Marion Nestle, Fruits, Health Food, Organic Food, Taking Care of Ourselves, Vegetables, VidaCura Newsletter
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