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 Strengthen Your Toes to Live Longer You may have heard that grip strength and ability to squat are key predictors of longevity. That’s because they predict how stable you are and your ability to avoid falls or get up if one occurs. But recent studies indicate that TOE GRIP is just as important for avoiding life-shortening falls. One 2009 study found that people with weak big toes were more likely to fall than those without. And as we have noted many times, when the elderly fall and break bones, their lifespan is typically significantly reduced. Foot, ankle, and toe strength and mobility are not just issues for the elderly. Everyone can benefit from a lower-body exercise program, all the way down to the toes. Investigate appropriate workouts to improve strength and mobility, and if you see a podiatrist, ask for a regimen of exercises for your feet, ankles, and toes. Here are a few tips to get you started. Practice them daily to increase your longevity.
 Did you know that Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNANNJ) is the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey? So we know a thing or two about healthy aging and how to successfully “age in place” while avoiding hospitalization and nursing homes. We suggest that you learn more about our home health care services and make a plan to age at home before you have a health emergency. Medicare and supplemental insurance often do not cover all the care our patients and caregivers need. If you would like to help, please visit vnannj.org/donate or call VNA Foundation at 973-451-4148. Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care and hospice services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, and Somerset Counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call to VNA opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence. © All content on The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey's website, including blog posts, may be reproduced only if attributed to our organization with a link to vnannj.org. Comments are closed.
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