HEALTHY JOINTS MATTER Safeguard Your Movement for Years to Come
Our knees, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and hips are integral parts of our bodies — all joints connecting our bones. After years of pressure plus wear and tear on our joints, they risk wearing down and developing conditions such as osteoarthritis, a common degenerative joint disease seen in older adults. However, aging isn’t the only thing that can adversely affect our joints. Sometimes, overuse of a particular joint can cause pain, discomfort, and eventually limited mobility. Here are four tips to incorporate into your daily routine to keep your joints healthy, lubricated, and mobile. Sit up straight.
your joints, mainly your knees, ankles, and hips, increasing your risk of joint damage and complications. Get moving. Staying active and building strong muscles and bones provides the stability and support your joints need to thrive. Dynamic stretching and low-impact exercises strengthen your joints and keep them in optimal shape. Remember, the more you move, the easier it becomes. Practice safety first. When performing activities that may place more demand on your joints, rely on padding and protection. For example, wear knee and wrist pads if you go roller skating or ice skating! If your wrist is sore or injured,
Did you know your posture plays a significant role in the health of your joints, even your knees? Standing and sitting up straight helps reduce unnecessary pressure on any part of
a brace will protect it and provide the support it needs to heal. Even if you’re gardening outside and kneeling often, be sure to kneel on a soft pad or area to safeguard your knees. Protection is always key! Maintaining a safe and active lifestyle is the key to keeping your joints healthy for years to come. Take care of your joints now so they can care for you — no matter your age!
your body and protects your back, hips, knees, shoulders, and neck. It also helps to prevent injury to the surrounding muscles. Maintain a healthy weight. If you allow your body to become overweight, you inevitably slow down and move less. The extra weight also places more strain and pressure on
Grilled Steak Salad With Peaches
TAKE A BREAK!
Inspired by Delish.com
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS
1. In a large resealable plastic bag or baking dish, combine steak, vinegar, garlic, and brown sugar. Marinate 20 minutes at room temperature. 2. Remove steak from marinade, coat with vegetable oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. 3. On a grill or pan set to high heat, cook steak until desired doneness. Rest 5–10 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain. 4. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice to make dressing. Season with salt and pepper. 5. In a large serving bowl, add arugula, peaches, blue cheese or feta, and steak. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss.
• 1 lb skirt steak, fat trimmed • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tbsp light brown sugar • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • Kosher salt • Black pepper • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 large lemon, juiced • 6 cups baby arugula • 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
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