Heal yourself with regular sessions of exercise. Compared to sedentary older adults, older adults who were regular exercisers experienced faster healing of their wounds -- up to 10 days faster -- in a recent study. In addition to faster healing, regular exercisers also enjoyed increased strength and physical fitness. So get moving to turn yourself into a faster healer and a healthier person.
Chair Yoga is a wonderful way for everyone to experience the benefits of yoga. The poses are done while you sit in a chair so the pelvis and hips are stabilized, enabling easier movement of the torso and arms. From this stable seat, modifications of many common yoga poses can be done without fear of injury or strain. These poses can bring mobility to all parts of the body in a safe and gentle way, help to clear the mind, and relax the body.