The exploration of how social media impacts our day-to-day lives — including the dramatic effects on mental health — is perhaps just beginning to truly unfold. But particularly during this time of year, it’s important to reflect on how social media has shifted and shaped how we experience and perceive both the holiday season and our preparations for the New Year.
Cyclist Nancy Footner, a founding board member of the Iowa City Bike Library, first heard of Cycling Without Age when a short feature on the program ran on PBS News Hour.
Tim Charles, former president/CEO of Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, explores topics around aging in his book “Aging Life Design: A Journey Captured in Morning Pages.”
Milestones Adult Day Health Centers in Cedar Rapids and Marion and Pathways Adult Day Health Center in Iowa City are part of UnityPoint’s AbbeHealth Aging Services. These centers provide daytime support and supervision Monday through Friday to people with dementia as well as adults with intellectual disabilities. Their focus is providing structure, support and socialization for the people who come to their centers.
Hip mobility allows for efficient movement patterns, reduces the risk of imbalances and injuries, supports proper alignment, helps in daily activities, aids in injury rehabilitation, and promotes overall comfort and freedom of movement.
While food trends can grab your attention, health isn’t about following stricter diet rules or chasing the latest fad. It’s about choosing quality food ingredients and learning to listen to your body.
As we move from Thanksgiving into the rest of the holiday season, our minds can easily slip into replaying worries, conversations or long to-do lists. This mental looping, or “rumination,” drains our energy and steals the joy from the moments right in front of us.
Making self-care a priority can benefit both fathers and their children.
According to a news release, an older adult in southwest Iowa has died from influenza.
While health may not be at top of mind during a meal that is often considered indulgent, there are several superfoods that are true Thanksgiving classics, like cranberries, sweet potatoes and more.
Both pull-ups and chin-ups work back muscles, but each works different muscles and uses a different grip. Knowing the difference can help you choose which move is right for you based on your personal goals.
The immune system is complex with many moving parts. Research shows that consistent lifestyle habits, like adequate sleep, stress management, regular physical activity and proper nutrition help keep your immune system in balance, ready to respond effectively to threats.
Over the last decade, advancements in the orthodontics field have offered practitioners more options in dealing with a variety of issues and have led to better patient outcomes and experiences.
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