Suffering from any type of arthritis is uncomfortable and challenging. Add more weight to the body and the pressure felt on the joints can be tenfold. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 73.6% of US adults over the age of 20 are overweight or obese. People who are overweight are also . . . Read More
Pisgah Valley Retirement Community got creative during the pandemic and started our very own Livestream cooking class. So far it has been a hit with our residents. Some of the dishes featured have been fresh beet and arugula salad, healthy brownies for Valentine’s Day (low calorie but tasty) and then we turned up the heat . . . Read More
The hamstrings are a set of big muscle groups located at the top posterior (back) of the legs. They run right into our sit bones. These muscles are responsible for supporting the knees, hips, and pelvis. The hamstrings help us with walking, bending, running, jumping and squatting movements. Athletes tend to experience strains that can . . . Read More
December 1-7 is National Handwashing Awareness Week and it’s no secret that handwashing is more important than ever. So have you found yourself washing more lately than ever in your life? This consistency can be good for killing germs but bad for the health of our hands if they become dry, cracked or sore. So . . . Read More
In Asheville, we know about good food and it is one of the best times of the year for all foodies; Holiday season and we are approaching it faster than you think. So, who’s ready to pack on the annual holiday 10? Meaning an extra 10 pounds of weight as we eat our way through . . . Read More
Taking a stand on your health can be one of the most powerful tools for longevity. Falls prevention is key to quality longevity too. At Pisgah Valley Retirement Community, we are fortunate to have a gym on site for all independent residents to access. Not to mention the qualified staff trained to recommend specific exercises . . . Read More
Rates of depression, anxiety and even suicide have increased since the pandemic. It is not surprising to learn that mental health issues have risen during the pandemic and this has led people to seek ways of coping. A study was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry that examined external factors such as social interaction, . . . Read More
Has COVID-19 put a damper on your workout routine? You aren’t the only one. Even at Pisgah Valley, our wellness center has been closed for months leaving members and residents of our facility in need of guidance for at-home workouts. Posture, speed, proper weight and breathing technique can make or break a workout. Proper breathing . . . Read More
Have you ever been in a workout class or following along with a video and the instructor cues the group with, “engage your core,” and wondered exactly what that meant? The core is not just the group of muscles that people refer to as the abdominals. The core includes the back, abdominals, buttock and pelvic . . . Read More
The aging process can sometimes be a hard road to navigate with changes that take place within the body and mind, but maintaining an active lifestyle is one way to help cope with these changes. Maintaining a regular routine of body movement can help keep muscles toned, your heart conditioned and joints flexible. Whether quarantine . . . Read More
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