A recent study discovered that most caregivers spent an average of 20 hours a week caring for a family member or close friend, and nearly 70 percent of caregivers used some portion of their own funds to support their loved one. With November being National Family Caregivers Month, we knew there was no better time to… Continue reading 5 Ways to Maintain Your Health and Happiness as a Caregiver
When you think of things that are bad for your body, what do you think of? Did you think of cigarettes, candy, fast food, or alcohol (or maybe all four)? While you’re certainly right with each of those guesses, there’s one equally as damaging factor missing from that list — sitting. Yup, the thing you’re… Continue reading Quick and Easy Exercises You can do at Your Desk
Vampires, zombies, and skeletons — just some of the Halloween costumes that have stood the test of time. Sure, one reason why skeletons are so popular is because you can pull off the last-minute look with just a bit of face paint and a black t-shirt. But we think it’s because our skeletons are just… Continue reading 5 Tips for Healthy Bones this Halloween
Hundreds of millions of nerves exist in our body (fun fact: if you were to lay them all out, they would be 46 miles long). It’s through these nerves that your brain is able to send signals throughout your body. But when one of those nerves is under pressure, usually from surrounding tissues or bones,… Continue reading Nerve Compression: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
From the changing colors of the trees to breast cancer awareness, there’s plenty to celebrate in October. And among them is National Physical Therapy (PT) Month. Each October, we take time to celebrate the positive effects PT has had on hundreds of thousands of people and the dedicated physical therapists who work tirelessly to help… Continue reading October is National Physical Therapy Month
Although there’s currently no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, it is possible to find relief from RA symptoms like joint pain and inflammation by sticking to a healthy diet. But just like the foods you do eat are important for your health, so are the foods you don’t eat. While the most effective treatment for RA… Continue reading 5 Foods to Avoid with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Red Meat, Sugar, and More
How many times have you been told the importance of eating well, exercising 30 minutes a day, and drinking eight glasses of water? Probably too many times to count. But how often are you told about the importance of mental health? While you may not realize it, mental health has a huge impact on your… Continue reading How Good Mental Health Affects Your Overall Health
Not everyone can make it to a fitness class at 5:30 p.m. sharp, or even make it to the gym after work. But luckily, we live in a world where there really is an app for everything — including your workouts. Whether you just don’t like exercising in public or only have a few minutes… Continue reading Popular Fitness Apps That Will Get You Up and Moving
Kids see everything their parents do, including some of their, let’s just say, “less than ideal” habits. This may be why the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that if one parent is obese, there’s a 50 percent chance that their child will also be obese. The odds are even greater if both… Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Family’s Physical Fitness
As the largest joint in your body, your knee is under almost constant stress. Whether you’re picking something up off the ground or running a marathon, you rely on your knees for a lot. That’s why it’s no surprise that most people will experience some sort of knee pain in their life. But luckily, while knee… Continue reading Knee Pain Do’s and Don’ts