Be Active Be Well

14/05/2025

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of long-term disability. The good news: stroke is treatable if recognized and treated early.
https://beactivebewell.com/stroke-is-treatable-f-a-s-t-action-saves-lives/

07/05/2025

Pain doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. Many older adults experience pain not because of aging, but because they aren’t moving enough. https://beactivebewell.com/understanding-pain-move-more-hurt-less/

24/04/2025

Incontinence and Aging: Tips for Getting Out with Confidence
https://beactivebewell.com/incontinence-and-aging-tips-for-getting-out-with-confidence/
,

If you are struggling with incontinence and aging, there are ways to manage this condition, helping you maintain your independence and quality of life.

17/04/2025

Occupational therapy provides essential support for individuals facing a variety of challenges. Learn how OT can support individuals at home.
https://beactivebewell.com/what-is-occupational-therapy-a-guide-to-ots-role-in-home-care/
.

Occupational therapy provides essential support for individuals facing a variety of challenges. In this blog, I’ll share how it can support individuals at home.

10/04/2025

Menopause Matters: Spotlight on Genitourinary Health
As a P.A. working in women’s health for over 30 years, I see that Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is one of the issues that peri- and postmenopausal women are most surprised about—and most reticent to discuss.
https://beactivebewell.com/menopause-matters-spotlight-on-genitourinary-health/

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, or GSM, is a group of symptoms that affect up to 84% of postmenopausal women. Understand GSM and learn your treatment options

03/04/2025

Is Your Glass Half Empty or Half Full?
Your answer might impact how long you live. A growing body of research suggests that an optimistic mindset can improve health and extend lifespan. A 2022 Harvard study found that women with a positive outlook were more likely to live past 90—regardless of race. Wow!
https://beactivebewell.com/choose-optimism-how-your-mindset-shapes-your-health/

Is your glass half empty or half full? Science suggests that a brighter outlook might just lead to a longer, healthier life.

29/03/2025

Prehabilitation: How Physical Therapy Prepares You for a Faster Recovery
The healthier and stronger you go into your surgery, the fewer complications, the faster you will recover, and the better your outcome.

https://beactivebewell.com/prehabilitation-how-physical-therapy-prepares-you-for-a-faster-recovery/

The idea behind prehabilitation is simple: the stronger and healthier you are before surgery, the better your body can handle the stress of the operation.

19/03/2025

Experts agree that genetics play the most significant role in becoming a super-ager, but lifestyle choices also matter. Learn how to nurture habits that support healthy aging.

https://beactivebewell.com/aging-gracefully-the-key-habits-of-super-agers/

Experts agree that genetics play a significant role in becoming a super-ager, but lifestyle choices also matter, and among them, social connection stands out.

12/03/2025

Knee Replacement Surgery – What to Expect
Every year, between 850,000 and 1 million people undergo knee replacement surgery. This number is expected to grow to at least 1.2 million by 2040. As a home physical therapist, I have seen countless post-op total knee replacement patients. I find that most of these patients are not prepared for what to expect after surgery.

https://beactivebewell.com/knee-replacement-surgery-what-to-expect/

I have seen countless post-op total knee replacement patients. I find that most of these patients are not prepared for what to expect after surgery. Read on to find out what you need to know.

07/03/2025

Kneeling After Knee Replacement: Yes, You Can!
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), commonly known as knee replacement surgery, is often undertaken with the hope of resuming pain-free activities. Kneeling is a frequent goal for many patients, yet 60% to 80% report difficulty or an inability to kneel even 1–2 years after the procedure.

https://beactivebewell.com/kneeling-after-knee-replacement-yes-you-can/

Learn how you can kneel without pain after knee replacement surgery. Kneeling is a frequent goal after, yet 60% to 80% have difficulty after the procedure.

26/02/2025

Have you ever reached for your trusted headache or cold medicine, only to realize its expired? Find out how medication expiration dates determined, if your expired medications safe, and how to store your medications safely.

https://beactivebewell.com/what-do-medication-expiration-dates-really-mean/

Find out how medication expiration dates determined, if your expired medications safe, and how to store your medications safely.

22/02/2025

If you have had a significant cardiac event or cardiac surgery, participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program can help regain control of your health and maybe even feel better than before!
https://beactivebewell.com/heart-health-and-cardiac-rehab/

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US. Find out about risk factors and what cardiac rehab is.