You can turn swimming into something that is recreational and soothing to your body. “Aqua Therapy in heated pools, like the ones at Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center or Baptist Milestone Wellness Center, are exceptionally great ways to alleviate arthritis pain and help with … [Read more...] about Swim The Pain Away At One Of These Three Places
Exercise and Fitness
Bonding Over Birdies
Sisters Judy Werst and Patsy Unclebach played golf together for the first time in 2001 when Judy moved back to the Louisville area. Growing up in Portland, the two had always been close, but the eight year age difference between them meant that Judy was leaving home as Patsy was … [Read more...] about Bonding Over Birdies
What Is Myofascial Release And How Can It Help Me?
The idea of a massage may conjure images of a relaxing day at the spa sipping cucumber water. However, massage is so much more than a luxury. It can also improve posture, relieve pain, and address chronic health issues. Fascia is a thin connective tissue throughout the … [Read more...] about What Is Myofascial Release And How Can It Help Me?
Dot Malone: Fitness Inspiration
How I Started: I began my fitness journey at age 50. I focused on my appearance first. I was not only overweight, but my body had the appearance and feel of bread dough. I was exhausted. I no longer had the strength, stamina, or balance to perform tasks that at one time were … [Read more...] about Dot Malone: Fitness Inspiration
Movement Is Medicine
The perks exercise can offer a person could fill a book, and they have. Physical activity can improve balance, help prevent chronic disease, aid in arthritis pain, and even improve our mood. According to the Centers for Disease Control, as an older adult, regular physical … [Read more...] about Movement Is Medicine