Why do care homes fail to get residents moving?
Enid Irving has inspected many care homes. Why, she asks, do they leave their residents sitting around all day, rather than giving them the chance to do more activity and exercise?...
Volunteers, magic mushrooms, tai chi and Vit B
Read on for updates on how life after working life is getting fuller and busier;the powerful properties of mushrooms; thumbs up for tai chi after stroke;latest research on vitamins and dementia Retired? No, busy working for good causes One in five retired people have turned themselves into ‘portfolio volunteers’, taking on regular duties for two or more charities, according to a survey from the Royal Voluntary...
Obliques strengtheners, lying
Safety first! Read safety basics here It’s a good idea to practise ab curls first, as the movements here all involve starting with an ab curl. And some people should definitely not be doing lying obliques work — see below What it’s good for Strengthening the abdominal muscles that we use for side-bending and twisting around. Everyday benefits include: reaching to the opposite sides or around your body, for washing,...
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