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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Healthy Tips at Risk for Hip Fracture

HealthNFitnessTips:  Hip fractures are common among seniors, and their risk increases with age.

The Risk Factors for Hip Fractures include:
  • Being 65 or older.
  • Being female.
  • Having a slender build, being Asian or white, or having a family history of hip fracture.
  • Getting insufficient dietary calcium.
  • Having poor balance, arthritis, vision problems or being frail.
  • Having dementia or another issue with memory.
  • Taking certain medications that lead to side effects including dizziness or weakness.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Avoid Back Pain While Travelling in a Car

HealthnfitnessTips: Traveling long distances in a car can take a Toll on your back. Here is some useful tips to prevent you from the car while Driving or Traveling for a long distances.

Tips to how keep Back Pain at Bay during a Car Travel:
  • Adjust your seat so you're sitting comfortably close to the wheel, with your knees just higher than your hips.
  • Use a back support.
  • Take Regular Breaks to rest.
  • Stretch your toes, leg muscles and shoulders as you drive.
  • Keep hands on the Steering Wheel at the 3:00 and 7:00 positions, alternating occasionally with the 10:00 and 2:00 positions.
  • Keep a Relaxed Grip on the wheel, occasionally tightening, then loosening, your hold.