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Lifestyle Factors Can Increase the Risk of Developing Cancer

Cancer isn't inevitable, but many Americans don't know that several lifestyle factors affect their risk of developing the disease, a… Read More

April 21, 2017

Cooking at Home Can be Cheaper and Healthier

If you're eager to save money while eating right, stick close to your own kitchen, researchers say. "Frequent eating out… Read More

April 20, 2017

Treatment Options Available for Sciatica Symptoms

Sciatica, medically defined as a set of symptoms rather than a single disorder, is commonly characterized by pain in the… Read More

April 20, 2017

Proper Serving of Fruits and Vegetables for Longevity

If you want to add years to your life, 10 daily servings of fruits and vegetables may be the best… Read More

April 20, 2017

Physical Education is Much More than Simple Fitness

Rules requiring regular physical education for young teens stem from "good science," researchers say. Frequent "phys ed" classes not only… Read More

April 19, 2017

Physical Activity is the Best Method to Post-Stroke Recovery

People who were active and exercised regularly before their stroke were less likely to face disability after the attack, researchers… Read More

April 18, 2017

Exercise Increases Survival Rates of Heart Attacks

Maybe this will be the news that finally jolts you off the couch and into an exercise program. A new… Read More

April 18, 2017

How Physical Therapists Relieve Back Pain

Once you've developed symptoms of back pain, you may need to visit a physical therapist. A physical therapist will then… Read More

April 17, 2017

Common Misconceptions About Back Pain

Neel Anand, MD demystifies common myths about back pain. Dr. Anand is the Director of Orthopedic Spine Surgery at the… Read More

April 17, 2017

High-Intensity Interval Training for Fastest Improvement in Diabetes Control

Posted on April 14, 2017, 6 a.m. in Diabetes Exercise Research shows that HIIT quickly improves glucose metabolism and insulin… Read More

April 14, 2017

3 Causes Of “Tight” Upper Traps

Why is it that all of our patients seem to have "tight" and "overactive" upper trapezius. A deep ache and… Read More

April 13, 2017

Rehabilitation Using Laser Therapy for Back Pain

The concept that light energy from a laser can reduce inflammation and pain, hasten healing in damaged tissues, relax muscles,… Read More

April 13, 2017

Chondromalacia Patella: Runner’s Knee

The majority of clients that present to the clinic with anterior knee pain over the coming year will more often… Read More

April 13, 2017

Syndesmosis: A Lifetime Of Pain?

I have been travelling through Athens and now Istanbul. My 11 year old is a Percy Jackson nut and has… Read More

April 13, 2017

A Healthy Middle-Aged Heart May Protect Your Brain Later

(HealthDay News) -- Healthy aging of the brain relies on the health of your heart and blood vessels when you're… Read More

April 12, 2017

Don’t Bank on Heart-Rate Accuracy From Your Activity Tracker

(HealthDay News) -- Wrist-worn activity trackers such as Fitbit don't reliably assess heart rate, a new study finds. While the… Read More

April 12, 2017

Nurse! What’s Taking So Long? Study Points To Causes.

(HealthDay News) -- When a bedside alarm goes off in a child's hospital room, anxious parents expect nurses to respond… Read More

April 12, 2017

Microwaving Your Tea Boosts Its Antioxidants, But How Does It Taste?

On the left: regular green tea. On the right: microwave boosted. Not that you can tell from the picture. It’s… Read More

April 12, 2017

The Best Chair Yoga Moves For Back Pain

"Oh, my aching back!" I can't tell you how many of my students have back issues. And it's no wonder,… Read More

April 12, 2017