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MHS Labs, one of the fastest-growing labs and a regional leader in outpatient laboratory testing, and Western Pennsylvania Home Health Association (WPHHA), a non-profit organization servicing clients throughout Western Pennsylvania, announced today that they have joined forces to provide COVID-19 testing to patients in their homes.
Originally known as Decoration Day, the Memorial Day is right around the corner. Make sure to honor veterans and those who died serving in the U.S. military.
“Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide” (World Health Organization). Nationwidecancer statistics do not look very bright either. Based on the US scientific prognose in 2016 around 1,685,210 people will be diagnosed with cancer and ⅓ will end up dying from it.
Arthritis or joint inflammation is the leading cause of disability in the US. There are over 100 different rheumatic diseases and conditions that can be called arthritis including the most common ones osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.
Surgery is a big shock for our bodies. Therefore, making the right choices during the post-surgery period is most essential to full recovery. No stress, reduced physical activity and proper nutrients incorporated into the daily diet will help our bodies to heal. Energy To speed up healing and increase strength our body needs energy.
It can be hard for seniors, to acknowledge their feelings of loneliness and isolation especially during holidays when families come together. An invitation to a dinner can make all the difference in their day. If they have difficulty to come for a visit, bring the celebrations to them to ensure that seniors don't feel lonely.
How PT works? PT is recommended for seniors suffering from vestibular, balance, gait, orthopedic and arthritis disorders, stroke/CVA, vertigo, incontinence, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, cerebral Palsy, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, diabetes, and many other condition.
What is Weight Watchers: Weight Watchers philosophy promotes weight loss by eating smarter, getting social support, and developing healthy lifestyle. This program is based on a points system, which creates a calorie deficit by sticking to the daily target points.
Physical activity becomes imperative for the 65+ age group. Whether you decide to join a class in the local fitness center or design a fitness program that will work just for you remember that there are six must-have components of any senior fitness program: dynamic warm-up, flexibility, aerobic activity, balance, muscular fitness, and cool-down exercises.
Ranked the best in the nation for six years in a row, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet was originally designed to lower blood pressure. It quickly became clear that the DASH diet had plenty of other benefits too.
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