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Over 60? Try this physical therapist’s 15-minute walking workout to reduce your risk of falls and boost your heart health

Over 60? Try this physical therapist’s 15-minute walking workout to reduce your risk of falls and boost your heart health

Everyone can benefit from walking but it’s especially valuable if you need a low-impact activity that can improve your balance and your cardio fitness. “Walking is a wonderful workout,” says Milica McDowell, a doctor of physical therapy and exercise physiologist at Gait Happens. “It not only helps to boost your cardiovascular health but doing it regularly can reduce your risks …

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7 posture mistakes that silently make you look older than you are, according to physical therapists – VegOut

7 posture mistakes that silently make you look older than you are, according to physical therapists – VegOut

We spend so much time thinking about skincare routines, workout programs, and nutrition hacks to slow down aging. But posture? It rarely makes the list. The reality is that how you carry yourself can add or subtract years from your appearance. Physical therapists will tell you that posture doesn’t just affect how your body feels—it changes how others see you. …

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‘The way a child plays is the way they live’: how therapists are using video games to help vulnerable children | Games

‘The way a child plays is the way they live’: how therapists are using video games to help vulnerable children | Games

Oleksii Sukhorukov’s son was 12 when the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. For months, the family existed in a state of trauma and disarray: Sukhorukov was forced to give up his work in the entertainment industry, which had included virtual reality and video games; they became isolated from friends and relatives. But amid the chaos, his boy had one outlet: …

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