by the ESHL Team | Jan 26, 2021 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News Did you know that physical activity is one of the best ways to lower your risk of heart disease? Regular exercise helps to strengthen the heart muscle, reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and also is linked to better sleep and brain function....
by the ESHL Team | Dec 30, 2020 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News Older adults are faced with many stressful situations. Stress can be the result of coping with the loss a loved one, managing a chronic illness, being a caregiver, and challenges with loss of balance and mobility. If we don’t overcome these stressors...
by the ESHL Team | Nov 24, 2020 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News Along with colder temperatures, winter brings us fresh crisp air, crackling fires, and glistening snow. Winter temperatures also pose many health risks, especially for older adults. While falls can happen year-round, winter can be increasingly...
by the ESHL Team | Sep 24, 2020 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Summit
HTS Therapy News The knee joint is the largest and most complex joint in the body. Enduring a significant amount of stress, the knee acts as a support system for our body when sitting, walking, running, and climbing. The number of moving parts in the knee that makes...
by the ESHL Team | Aug 27, 2020 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News As we get older, society tells us to take it easy and rest. However, research shows that this whole “sitting around all day” can actually do us more harm than good. According to the CDC, statistics show that 75% of older adults are sedentary. Having...
by the ESHL Team | Jul 23, 2020 | Elwood, Northview, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. In fact, statistics show that 60-75% of adults age 60+ report at least one type of chronic pain. Living with chronic pain can be overwhelming and greatly impact your quality of...