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(650) 722-2766Sitting: The Silent Killer?
Do you ever remember, as a child, be asked to stand and give up your seat for an "elderly" person? I certainly do. "Mi'ja," my mom would say softly, "Let grandma sit there." So I would oblige. My understanding was that "old people" just really needed to sit more than young people. Lately, though, I've been reading and hearing various studies demonstrating that sitting is actually not the best option, regardless of age. In fact, research shows that we might be sitting our way to poor … [Read more...]
Cognitive Health
Brain function is vital to daily life. Cognitive health is often thought about in early childhood development, and then less focused on as we grow into adulthood. The word "Cognition" refers to the act or process of knowing something, perceiving something, or knowledge. Cognitive health includes the ability to think clearly, learn, and remember; all functions of a healthy brain. Our cognitive health needs attention throughout our lifetime. If this sounds pretty basic to you, it's not. … [Read more...]
Be Well with a Pet
I'm shy by nature, but walking my fur-baby around the block, I'm struck by the number of neighbors I easily interact with. When the neighbors see my fluffy shih tzu who often looks more like an Ewok than a dog, they can't help but smile, say "hello", and stop to pet him. Incidentally, we humans often share an exchange of small talk, too. This type of experience is not exclusive to me or my neighborhood. Data collected in cities in both the United States and Australia revealed that having a … [Read more...]
Better Communication at Home
In the United States, approximately 15% of adults over age 18 report some trouble hearing. That denotes about 37.5 million adults, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Service. Being hard of hearing or deaf can be caused by environmental factors or genetic factors. Sometimes deafness is present at birth. For others, it can develop gradually over time or is caused by damage from things like exposure to high levels of sound or from an injury. Aging is also a strong factor in loss … [Read more...]
Hearing & Speech in the Age of COVID-19
Every May, The American Speach-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) works to raise awareness about communication disorders and barriers, as well as highlight life-altering treatment options. We realize that new communication barriers have arisen over the past few months that need addressing. We asked Be Active Be Well's own Lisa Levine Sporer MS CCC-SLP to give us some insight. Contact us if you need speech therapy, or are interested in learning more about it. What better time to … [Read more...]
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