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We never have what we like,
We never like what we have.
And still we live & love.
That's life...The best kind of friend,
Is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with,
Never say a word,And then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.It's true that we don't knowWhat we've got until it's gone,
But it's also true that we don't know
What we've been missing until it arrives..Giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they'll love you back!Don't expect love in return;
Just wait for it to grow in their heart,
But if it doesn't, be content it grew in yours.It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone,an hour to like someone,
And a day to love someone,
But it takes a lifetime to forget someone.Don't go for looks; they can deceive.
Don't go for wealth; even that fades away.
Go for someone who makes you smile,
Because it takes only a smile to
Make a dark day seem bright.
Find the one that makes your heart smile!May you haveEnough happiness to make you sweet,
Enough trials to make you strong,
Enough sorrow to keep you human,
And enough hope to make you happy.Always put yourself in others' shoes.If you feel that it hurts you,It probably hurts the other person, too.The happiest of people
Don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
Happiness lies for
Those who cry,
Those who hurt,
Those who have searched,
And those who have tried,
For only they can appreciate the importance of people
Who have touched their lives.When you were born, you were crying
And everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so that when you die,
You're the one who is smiling
And everyone around you is crying.Please send this message
To those people who mean something to you,
To those who have touched your life in one way or another,
To those who make you smile when you really need it,
To those that make you see the brighter side of things When you are really down,
To those who you want to know
That you appreciate their friendship.And if you don't, don't worry,
Nothing bad will happen to you,
You will just miss out on the opportunity
to brighten someone's life with this message
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People begin to have balance problems starting at the age of 40 years. The older you get, the weaker your physical body and sensory abilities will be, which are all factors in having poor balance.
In Japan, more than 7,000 people a year die from falling accidents## Test Your Balance by Standing on One Leg You can determine how good your balance is by measuring the length of time that you can stand on one leg.
The following table shows the average balance time by age group in a study conducted at a Japanese health institute. Average time with eyes open 20-39 years old: 110 seconds
40-49: 64 seconds50-59: 36 seconds
60-69: 25 seconds Average time with eyes closed 20-39 years old: 12 seconds
40-49: 7 seconds50-59: 5 seconds
60-69: less than 3 secondswomen tend to lose their balance more than men but only by a small margin (1-2%).From this study,it is also evident that there's a sudden significant decrease in the ability to maintain balance among middle-aged people (40 years and above).## The Soles of Your Feet Have Sensors The skins all throughout your body have significant amount of tiny pressure sensors or mechanoreceptors. Some areas have few pressure sensors, while other areas have thousands, like on the soles of your feet.
The pressure sensors on the foot soles provide information to your brain to help balance your body.As you get older, the sensors will get weaker and your foot sole lose sensitivity.But there are also other factors that can lead to weaker pressure sensors. ## Poor Blood Circulation Can Disrupt the Pressure Sensors In our study, people are almost twice as likely to be in a fall accident caused by poor blood circulation. This can be simulated by soaking your feet into ice cold water for about 3 minutes. Because of the cold temperature, the pressure sensors on the foot sole begin to lose sensitivity.
## Pay Attention to Your Forward-Moving Foot If your forward-moving foot hit something, your body will be off-balance causing you to fall or trip. Well, it's a matter of common sense to always have your eyes on path and watch where you are going. But that's not the only problem.Here are the other two major reasons why you stumble while walking. 1. Your forward-moving foot is pointed down. If your foot is pointed down while making a step, then you are more prone to falling. To avoid this, your forefoot or toes should be flexed upwards as shown on the image below.
2. You walk like a pendulum. The height of your step can greatly increase your risk of falling. To prevent this, your forward-moving foot must be higher off the ground (at least 5 cm) while the knee is raised high as shown on the image below.A bit highstepping is good.
## How to Prevent Yourself from a Fall, Trip, or Slip 1. Keep Your House Clean . Always make sure to put away or store properly all personal belongings and other unnecessary things even if it is only a newspaper, remote control, and laundries scattered on the floor or carpet.
2. Stretch Your Feet and Ankles Foot exercising is good.
in reality, feet stretching exercise can really help your feet maintain balance.3. Keep Your House Warm and Ensure Adequate Lighting Cold muscles and pressure sensors work less well and are less responsive to signals. A decreased temperature will also cause your muscles to have less strength and less flexible, which can lead to accidents. Always try to keep your house warm or wear proper clothes and footwear, especially during winter. Since most falls occur indoors, make sure your house has adequate lighting.
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------------------------------------------------------------And now for senior Sri Lankans, counting ladies in their 50s.Walk often, often on grass, barefoot is preferred. Toning up your balance and foot senses.Wearing glasses decrease range of vision, especially down below near your feet, and stepping downstairs. Note down your ‘blind’areas.Watch out for wet floors, especially toilets and bathrooms. Older people need non slip floors- not tiles- and a few hand railsaround help. In humid climes, water dries up slowly.Try to have both hands free walking stairs. One hand on railing.Beware slipping, crumply carpets.If in doubt, sit on bed as you pull your underwear, socks on. Sooner or later you will need to.Beware cats and dogs and animals like children who may bash into you.Think of having taller chair seating, avoiding deep low suites.Getting off a low car seat could be tricky.When on unfamiliar ground or house floor, take care. Beware varying floor levels in the same house, or as you walk on roads.At night in the dark, a quick first step off the bed can cause a fall, the mosquito net may trip you too. Keep a small torch.Walking on roads without pavements can be tricky. Potholes are common.A sudden beach wave you could tackle when young at the beach may be a disaster.Be aware, that your muscle/bone strength is far less than at say 30 years.Be aware that as you age the muscles around bones thin down, reducing your muscle padding effect, making even mildbone/floor contact prone to more factures, like falling to a side.And lastly, don’t ever sleep walk or get chased by a leopard.jksw
