Alzheimer’s disease (AD) occurs when the brain cells responsible for memory and other functions start to die. No one knows exactly what causes AD. And there’s no known cure. The risk of getting AD doubles every five years after age 65, according to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA).
Continue reading A Brief History of Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe more you exercise, the bigger and stronger your hippocampus and frontal cortex will be.
Why is this important?
Because the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus are two areas that are more prone to neurodegenerative diseases and natural cognitive decline in aging.
Continue reading Benefits of Exercise on Brain Function (Hippocampus) Using the SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) Exercise Method at MendmeDesigning effective corrective exercise programs requires you to apply your technical skills. However, an equally important aspect of program design involves forming productive working relationships with clients.
Continue reading Building Successful Client RelationshipsMeet top doctors: Access top doctors across the country – from primary care and physiotherapy to leading specialists. All doctor visits are from the virtual home.
Complete a daily schedule: From the device you already have, you will receive a daily schedule based on: nutrition, pain and health, physical activity, life management and health literacy.
Continue reading Knee & Hip Replacement Treatment and 10 Essential Exercises for Pre-knee Surgery and Hip ReplacementWith a distinct aroma and countless applications, Lavender has been used for centuries. Anciently, the Romans and Egyptians would use Lavender as perfume and for bathing and cooking.
Continue reading Lavender Oil Uses and BenefitsFood is a pleasure. The food is fun. Food is fuel. The foods we eat daily are often intertwined with our habits, lifestyles, and likes or dislikes, making it difficult for us to imagine food as fuel. However, in the process of healing – whether from injury, osteoarthritis or surgery – it is important to consider food beyond what you eat.
Continue reading The Effect of Nutrition Before & After SurgeryMusculoskeletal symptoms were the number two reason for physician visits. Approximately 31 million visits were made to physicians’ offices because of back problems including more than 10 million visits for low-back problems. Approximately 19 million visits were made because of knee problems,
Continue reading Elements of Corrective Exercise Programs at Mend MeThis action is to draw one’s attention to internal and external experiences that are happening in the present moment. Mindfulness is a unique tool for overcoming the mental struggles caused by pain and reducing mobility. We live in an incredibly busy world.
Continue reading Mindfulness to Relax Before and After SurgeryMusculoskeletal disorders or MSDs are the leading cause of work-related health problems in the healthcare sector. The effects for staff, organizations and society include sickness absence, injuries and disability, increased costs, higher employee turnover, lower productivity and staff leaving the healthcare profession.
Continue reading Musculoskeletal health in the workplace
