Ageing, Healthy, and in Control: An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People |
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... posture and relaxation The value of exercise has been known since the days of ancient Greece , when recreational and competitive sports were pursued in the understanding that a fit individual was synonymous with a healthy individual ...
... posture and relaxation The value of exercise has been known since the days of ancient Greece , when recreational and competitive sports were pursued in the understanding that a fit individual was synonymous with a healthy individual ...
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... posture is a common feature of old age , it is avoidable . Moreover , the required exercise can be accomplished through the tasks of everyday life , starting with simple activities like sitting and standing , lying and lifting , shaving ...
... posture is a common feature of old age , it is avoidable . Moreover , the required exercise can be accomplished through the tasks of everyday life , starting with simple activities like sitting and standing , lying and lifting , shaving ...
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... posture and incorrect breathing are often implicated in respiratory disorders , so the Alexander principle and yoga can be helpful , as can manipulative techniques , such as reflexology and shiatsu . Acupuncture has also demonstrated ...
... posture and incorrect breathing are often implicated in respiratory disorders , so the Alexander principle and yoga can be helpful , as can manipulative techniques , such as reflexology and shiatsu . Acupuncture has also demonstrated ...
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reasserting personal control | 64 |
combating loneliness | 82 |
Diet and nutrition | 98 |
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