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Healthy Living

Stay strong and independent in just 10 minutes a day

3 February, 2025
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
Stay strong and independent in just 10 minutes a day

There are certain activities that are part of living an independent life: climbing stairs, getting up from a chair, bending over, standing at the stove. If you don’t have enough strength and stamina, even these basic tasks can become challenging. Here are five moves to build the strength and balance you need to stay independent.

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