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Strength Training After 50: Why Being Stronger Doesn’t Always Mean Moving Better You can lift weights, exercise regularly, and still find certain everyday movements surprisingly difficult. Maybe you have no trouble carrying grocery bags but struggle to get up from a low couch. You can complete a workout but feel unsteady when stepping off a […]
How to Improve Balance as You Age: When Home Exercises May Not Be Enough Have you started holding the railing more tightly when you use the stairs? Maybe you reach for the kitchen counter when turning around, feel less steady on uneven sidewalks, or find yourself avoiding activities that used to feel easy. Balance changes […]
Can Your Smartwatch Detect Changes in Your Mobility? What Older Adults Should Know Your smartwatch tells you how many steps you took today, how long you slept, and sometimes how quickly your heart beats. But could it also help you notice changes in the way you move? For older adults, a smartwatch can be more […]
Why Your Feet Can Feel Like They Aren’t Listening After a Stroke Have you ever looked down at your foot and thought, “I know I want to move it, but it doesn’t feel like it’s listening”? Maybe your leg is strong enough to walk, but you still don’t feel confident about where your foot is […]
Why You Have Trouble Judging How Much Force to Use After a Stroke You reach for a paper cup, pick it up, and accidentally squeeze it too hard. Or you try to hold a fork, turn a key, or pick up a fragile object, but your hand doesn’t seem to apply the right amount of […]
Why Parkinson’s Can Make It Hard to Get Started on a Movement Have you ever known exactly what you wanted your body to do, but struggled to get it moving? You stand up from a chair and hesitate before taking your first step. You want to walk toward the kitchen, but your feet seem slow […]
