Health extra: back health

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The spine's discs tend to lose flexibility and dehydrate with age, so people in their middle and older years should take care not to jar or irritate the back. Tips on exercise, first aid for backaches, ergonomics and medical treatment for chronic or severe back pain are given.

Author: Sobell, Sheila
Middle aged persons, Care and treatment, Backache, Back pain, Spine

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Tai Chi

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Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient mind and body discipline developed in China and long recognized for its health benefits. A physical exercise, meditation and martial art, Tai Chi may prove to be an excellent means of maintaining fitness among the elderly.

Author: Downs, Linda B.
T'ai chi ch'uan, Tai chi

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Attitude: mind over matters

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Aging calls for constant change in the balance of life, and such factors as resilience, competence, autonomy and control become important elements in psychological wellness. A positive, can-do attitude can greatly enhance the later years.

Author: Jacobson, Stanley
Psychological aspects, Aging

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Aged, Elderly
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