Take a deep breath to calm down instantly. Breathing is the basis for many different stress reduction techniques — as long as you take the correct approach. The best way to use your breath for relaxation is to breathe from your abdomen. A lot of people, however, take shallow breaths from their ... Read more

Connectedness within means being aware of our thoughts and feelings and recognizing what is going on inside; it’s about acknowledging that awareness and responding or expressing our feelings appropriately. Isolation is avoiding or suppressing our thoughts and feelings so that we don’t have to e ... Read more

Taking a spill can be especially dangerous for seniors and older adults. More than one-third of people 65 and older fall every year, leading to serious injuries and even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of five hip fracture patients dies within a year ... Read more

Balance problems are a frequent complaint of elderly adults. This is true of those in good health, but it is especially true of those who have suffered a stroke. Balance problems increase the likelihood of falling, which, in turn, increases the risk of hip fractures and other injuries. Want to ... Read more

You’ve heard that yoga is a great way to relieve stress, and you may even have a friend or family member who has become a yoga devotee and raves about the way the practice makes him or her feel. For these reasons, yoga is likely on your list of things you "should" try at some point. B ... Read more