Tips for How to Start Improving Your Posture Today
As we get older, our body goes through many changes, and one of them is likely a decline in our posture. If you find that you are not standing or sitting as straight as you used to, then it is time to make a change because improving your posture can help you to feel better…...
Read MoreThe Parkinson’s Disease In The Elderly
In Parkinson's disease, the part of the brain that deals with motor function degenerates and people have trouble moving, explains Dr. Andrew Forster, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care. Dr. Forster also explains the 3 characteristics of Parkinson's: tremor, bradykinesia and rigidity...
Read MoreParkinson’s Disease: Medication & Side Effects
There are two classes of medication for Parkinson's disease. They increase dopamine and that helps with movement and motion. However, patients can’t tolerate higher doses of medications. The main side effect of the medication for Parkinson's disease is involuntary movement, describes Dr. Andrew Forster, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, who also says…...
Read MoreThe Non-Motor Symptoms Of Parkinson’s
Cognitive dysfunction, psychosis & hallucinations, mood disorders, sleep problems, alteration in smell and gastrointestinal problems are some of non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's. Dr. Andrew Forster, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, explains traditionally Parkinson's has always been thought of as really a movement disorder, but now physicians know that there are other parts…...
Read MoreBoxing Programs and Parkinson’s Disease
Robert Prince, Owner and Trainer at Title Boxing Club of Palm Beach Gardens, explains with boxing you work your brain, arms, and upper and lower body. He says Pakinson's patients are working their neural path, arms, legs, and their whole body is working together while they are boxing...
Read MoreSymptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Tremors that affect the face and jaw, legs, arms and hands; slow, stiff walking; trouble maintaining balance, and problems with coordination are some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Haronyd Melo Nunez, PT, Manager of Rehab Services at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says they have a program in the hospital of a therapy focused on…...
Read MoreSimple Sex Positions After Surgery
What positions are most comfortable when getting back to sex after joint replacement surgery, plus an expert explains why are so many single men getting vasectomies? Then how to know if you have a weak pelvic floor...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Role Playing
Using role playing to spice up your romantic life, then tools to help long distance lovers stay connected. Plus, an expert dispels common myths about ED...
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