Our hearts and lungs are the engines of our bodies. Working in tandem, they drive oxygen and nutrients around our organs, allowing us to be active and healthy. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation refers to efforts to keep the heart and lungs functioning efficiently. A key component of this rehab is physical therapy and exercise.Let’s dive a little [...]
While most people are aware of the health benefits of physical exercise, that is probably less true of brain exercises. Brain training can improve brain function, which is also hugely important for mental health and overall well-being. It’s definitely possible to improve cognitive ability and mental dexterity – and various rehab therapies can help.Let’s see [...]
Taking part in events, hobbies, or conversations that you enjoy has tremendous mental, as well as physical, health benefits. We can’t be joyful all the time, but when the opportunity for fun and games presents itself, don’t miss out. The threats to health posed by stress and the health benefits of fun are well [...]
If something goes wrong with you shoulder, don’t ignore it. It can cause a great deal of discomfort and affect your body’s ability to make a move freely. Even if you have mild shoulder pain, seek medical advice right away as shoulder disorders can lead to severe pain if left untreated.Find out what is causing [...]
Pulmonary physical therapy refers to therapy that supports lung function, health and well-being. Doctors recommend it for people who frequently experience shortness of breath. Patients with chronic lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, and asthma may also benefit. Pulmonary rehabilitation or pulmonary physical therapy is the use of exercises and [...]
Music affects the brain, our moods, and our mental state. Music can energize you, alter how you are feeling, and relieve stress. It can soothe you and help you sleep, or it can awake dormant emotions and stress the brain. On the whole, the benefits of music, and other fun activities far outweigh any [...]
Going into hospital for a knee replacement, or any kind of knee surgery, is a stressful experience. This may be especially so for elderly people who take longer to recover after such an operation. What you should know, however, is that rehab after knee surgery greatly speeds up your recovery. So, you would rather [...]
Most of the time we don’t think twice about our breathing or how the way we breathe can reduce stress. Did you know that deep breathing techniques can help you stay calm in moments of extreme stress and anxiety?Walking out of a stuffy room and into the fresh air to take a deep breath is [...]
Rehab facilities provide vital services for people who have just had surgery, a fall, or an accident. They come in a range of different shapes and sizes and cater to different pockets. Doctors sometimes recommend such facilities for elderly people and adults unable to get the care they need at home.Haym Salomon Home For Nursing [...]
The heart and kidneys work in tandem to ensure our bodies function well. They are interconnected systems and a disorder in one or other may lead to a condition called cardiorenal syndrome. This is an umbrella term for heart and kidney problems and how one can affect the other. Haym Salomon Home for Nursing & [...]
