Her older sister, Claudette, expressed concern over CĂ©lineâs condition, revealing that she âdoesnât have control over her muscles.â Despite her unwavering work ethic and desire to return to the stage, the progressive and incurable nature of the syndrome poses significant challenges. Claudette emphasized the limited research into this rare condition due to its rarity, affecting only one in a million cases.
Stiff person syndrome can severely impact mobility, sometimes turning sufferers into âhuman statues.â While rumors circulated about CĂ©line being wheelchair-bound, Claudette refuted them, emphasizing her determination and joy for life. CĂ©line remains committed to her comeback plans, following her doctorsâ care plan in Denver.
When it comes to looking and feeling great through the seasons of life, the closest thing to a one-size-fits-all solution may be the most obvious: exercise.
When we think of healthcare, we often focus on doctor visits, preventive care, lab tests and immunizations. But there are other factors that are in our personal control, like improving our diets, reducing stress and adding fun to our lives. Exercise is one of these controllable factors, and itâs highly effective at improving health.
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, regular exercise provides a great array of health benefits, including lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, preventing diabetes, improving mood and cognitive function, and reducing mortality. For women, those benefits expand, thanks to their combination of hormones and health risks. Hereâs four ways exercise specifically benefits women.
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