health

Physical Therapy Center

Physical therapists (PT's) are healthcare professionals who treat patients of all ages with back or neck ailments. Your spine surgeon,… Read More

April 7, 2017

10 STEPS TO REGAIN YOUR HEALTH

If you’re like most Americans, health is the most important aspect of your life that needs improving. Without adequate health… Read More

April 7, 2017

Managing Obesity Through Easier Healthy Habits

Getting overweight adults to adopt new heart-healthy eating habits is an uphill battle. But giving them a handout about nutrition… Read More

April 7, 2017

Before A New Diet, Find Out What Your Ancestors Ate

Thinking About Going Vegan Or Paleo? Proponents of specific food class-centric diets such as paleo, vegan, gluten-free, ketogenic, or the… Read More

April 6, 2017

Remember Where Your Keys Are After Age 50?

We can deny it until the mad cows come home, but we start deteriorating even before middle age. It’s not… Read More

April 6, 2017

Sciatica: Common Factors Behind Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatica is medically defined as a series of symptoms, particularly pain, which often extend along the sciatic nerve. The symptoms… Read More

April 6, 2017

Weight Loss: Back Pain & Obesity

A good attitude about weight loss will go a long way in helping you to achieve success. Whether your weight… Read More

April 6, 2017

Treatment and Recovery for a Ruptured Achilles Tendon

Whether your doctor recommends surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon may depend partly on your age and activity level, foot… Read More

April 6, 2017

How Footwear Can Affect Running Injuries

Historically athletes were barefoot in the sporting arena and it is only a relatively recent phenomenon for shoes to be… Read More

April 5, 2017

Sedentary Lifestyle Can Increase Risk of Prediabetes

Here's yet another reason to get off the couch: Inactivity is associated with greater risk of prediabetes, even for healthy-weight… Read More

April 5, 2017

Back Pain Relating to Different Regions of the Spine

Many people frequently seek medical attention to treat symptoms of back pain. Approximately three in four adults will experience some… Read More

April 4, 2017

Exercise Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Failure

Getting regular exercise and staying slim can lower the risk for an especially hard-to-treat type of heart failure, new research… Read More

April 4, 2017

Exercise Helps Reverse Cellular Aging Process in Adults

High-intensity exercise may help older adults reverse certain aspects of the "cellular" aging process, a new study suggests. It's no… Read More

April 4, 2017

10 Worst Jobs for Back Pain

Is Your Job Killing Your Back? Whether it’s just a gig to pay the bills or your dream career, work… Read More

April 3, 2017

Daily Value of Protein According to Different Needs

Wondering exactly how much protein you should be consuming each day? The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), which is the minimum amount… Read More

April 3, 2017

Health Issues Associated with Exposure to Pesticides

Pesticides are some of the most harmful substances found in our environment today. The primary function of these chemicals is… Read More

April 3, 2017

Relevant Anatomy of Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis is a common affliction affecting many athletes, in particular runners. Adam Smith has written a great piece in… Read More

March 31, 2017

Division of Workers’ Comp Grants Two Company Safety Awards

The Division of Workers’ Compensation recognized Shelton & Shelton Plumbing, LP in Killeen and Texas Hydraulics, Inc. in Temple for… Read More

March 31, 2017

Study Finds, Elite Runner Women’s Pace is First to Decline

All marathon runners eventually slow down. But, a new study finds that whether a runner is average or elite, or… Read More

March 31, 2017