Origin of the name Lincoln: Transferred use of the surname derived from the city of Lincoln in northeastern England. The name is found written in Latin in the 7th century as Lindum Colonia, which is probably a Latinate rendering of the Welsh llyn (lake, pool) and the Latin colonia (colony). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
Yoga Regimen Can Improve Balance, Mobility For Elderly People. Yoga can be effective in reducing the risk of falls and promoting independence in older age. New Delhi: Participation in yoga programmes can improve balance and boost physical mobility of people aged over 60 years, a study today claimed.
Geriatric Diet. older adults enjoy a healthy meal. Between 2001 and 2009, the number of individuals in the United States who were 100 years old or older increased from 48,000 people to 64,000 people. Nutritional well-being and the enjoyment of food plays an important role in the quality of life in older adults. A healthy, well balanced diet can enable older adults to live a healthful, enjoyable life by lessening the risk for chronic disease, slowing the progression of a disease and reducing disease symptoms.