By Bobbe Ann Crouch One of the most common sources of heel pain, plantar fasciitis, causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. Under normal circumstances, the plantar fascia (the thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs from the heel bone to the toes) … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Ease Foot Pain
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A Meal Idea for Someone Who Doesn’t Eat Enough
By Yelena Sapin | Art by Jillian Jones PROBLEM: It’s not unusual for appetites to decrease and mealtime enthusiasm to wane as we get older. In fact, encouraging our aging loved ones to eat enough to maintain their health and well-being is one of the biggest challenges … [Read more...] about A Meal Idea for Someone Who Doesn’t Eat Enough
Ease Your Pain with a Prick
By Bobbe Ann Crouch “Dry needling is about the only thing that relieves the cramping … It’s kind of like a deep tissue massage … It goes directly to the source of the [pain].” Michelle Hawley Buck Dry needling has become an increasingly popular tool used by physical … [Read more...] about Ease Your Pain with a Prick
Get in the Game with Pickleball
By Rachel Reynolds | Photo by Melissa Donald One of the biggest adult recreational crazes right now involves a court and a net. And, no, it’s not tennis or badminton, it’s Pickleball. The game is a cross between tennis and ping pong and is designed to be easy to learn and … [Read more...] about Get in the Game with Pickleball
The New Age of Fitness: Ron Chilton
They’re strong, fast, energetic — and over age 50. The rules of the game have changed: sports competitions aren’t exclusive to young people. If you want to compete, all you need is grit and determination. Ron Chilton is a Kentucky Senior Games competitor who proves that you can … [Read more...] about The New Age of Fitness: Ron Chilton