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Popular Health Fads May Not Actually be Healthy

Juicing may be a popular health fad, but evidence suggests it could actually be detrimental to a good diet. The… Read More

April 24, 2017

How Healthcare Specialists Diagnose Sciatica

Call your spine specialist in case you feel you may have developed sciatica. (Should you not already have a healthcare… Read More

April 24, 2017

Eating Fruits & Vegetables Can Protect Against COPD

Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for everyone -- and may even help current and former smokers avoid… Read More

April 24, 2017

A Parent’s Role in Preventing ACL Injury In Your Child Athlete

If you have a child who plays sports, then you share my excitement for them when they play the game.… Read More

April 24, 2017

Early Birds May be Healthier than Night Owls

Early birds may have a leg up over night owls when it comes to health and weight, new research suggests.… Read More

April 21, 2017

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