4 FOODS for Youthful Exuberance
What we eat influences not only our overall health, but how we age. Diets high in fat and sugar tend to age us quicker — and they can be detrimental to our brain, especially when it comes to memory and cognition. Want to maintain a youthful spark and keep your mind sharp as you age? It’s all a matter of incorporating the following foods into your diet (while cutting down on the junk).
consuming too much of a good thing can negate the positive health benefits.
foods you already eat (freshly ground is best). Omega-3s help reduce inflammation, which in turn reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Flaxseed is also high in fiber. These wonderful things come together to lower LDL cholesterol.
Blueberries These juicy little blue balls of goodness are packed with
Salmon This is one fishy
antioxidants, which keep cells functioning at peak performance. That includes cells in the brain and those believed to be associated with both short- and long-term memory. Eat blueberries as a snack, toss them in a smoothie, or add a handful to some salad, oatmeal, or cottage cheese.
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Avocados These green machines are high in healthy, monounsaturated fat. It helps maintain
omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is one of the heart-
healthiest sources of protein you can eat. Other varieties of fish are exceptionally heart-healthy as well, namely sardines and anchovies, but those can be an acquired taste for some folks (though they are great in salads).
Flaxseed One of the easiest ways to boost your omega-3 fatty acid intake is to add a few tablespoons of ground flaxseed to
a more ideal blood pressure and can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure as you age. Because avocados are high in fat, you still want to watch how much you eat. Like any of the foods on this list,
• cannot travel to a clinic for rehabilitation for whatever reason. • need assistance in the home or assisted living facility. • have families who need assistance with care or obtaining the necessary equipment to adequately care for their loved one. How do I sign up for home care? First, make sure that you’ve been fully discharged from any previous home health cases. If you have not been discharged, please find out your upcoming discharge date and let them know you will need proof of discharge. Then, call either our Four Corners (352-243- 9341) or Clermont (352-243-4422) office and speak to our assistant administrator. Make sure you have your insurance information readily available. They will get you set up with one of our highly qualified physical therapists as soon as possible. Take the first step toward living pain-free, right from the comfort of your own home, and call today!
Everybody knows that you can head to the local physical therapy practice to seek relief for your pain, improve range of motion, and even help you prevent a catastrophic fall in your home. But for some patients, it can be difficult to make it all the way to the office. Maybe they have issues with their mobility or don’t have access to a vehicle. Or maybe they would simply rather have a therapist come to their home for treatment rather than make the trip to the outpatient clinic. No matter the reason, these patients are in luck, because now, physical therapists at Four Corners are able to visit patients in their own home! If you live in Central Florida, including Groveland, Minneola, Davenport, Mascotte, or Monteverde, our therapists can provide you with almost any service we offer within the practice. In-home services are perfect for patients who: • prefer to be seen within the comfort of their own home. • have just had surgery and need home treatment for an allotted period of time.
THERAPY AND REHABILITATION in the Comfort of Your Own Home
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