Health and Wellness
Keep Your Heart Fit, Too
If you exercise and eat nutritious food, you probably figure you’re pretty healthy. That’s where the danger lies. Your jeans might fit but your heart could tell a different story. More than one-third of the population consider themselves to be in ideal cardiovascular health, according to a survey conducted by the American Heart Association. When […]READ MORE
How Often Do You Wash Your Water Bottle?
When you’re a gym rat or a semi-regular exerciser, you tend to fall into a natural routine. You pack your clothes and toiletries every day and hit the road. However, you may be overlooking a crucial element – your water bottle. Which begs the question – when was the last time you washed your water […]READ MORE
Herbal Products No Remedy for Arthritis, Review Finds
Many people try herbal products to relieve their osteoarthritis pain, but there is scant evidence that they work, according to a recent review of natural remedies. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the knees, hips and hands. Damage to cartilage around the joints can cause horrible pain. Unfortunately, few studies on the use of herbal remedies for osteoarthritis have […]READ MORE
Overcoming Social Pressure to Eat
If you might describe yourself as a bit of a people-pleaser, beware this Super Bowl Sunday. You could have a hard time saying no to that plate of cheesy nachos and bowl of ground beef chili. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have found that people who don’t like upsetting others will often eat food […]READ MORE
Herbal Remedies for Osteoarthritis Lack Evidence
Although many people try herbal products to relieve their osteoarthritis pain, there is scant evidence that they work, according to a recent review of natural remedies. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the knees, hips and hands. Damage to cartilage around the joints can cause horrible pain. Unfortunately, few studies on the use of herbal remedies for osteoarthritis […]READ MORE
Knee Pain in Middle-Aged Women
Knee pain can be miserable and debilitating – especially among women aged 50 and older. According to the American College of Rheumatology, around 2/3 of all women aged 50 and older suffering from some degree of knee pain – chronic or recurring. Orthopaedic specialists note that women have a higher risk for developing arthritis than […]READ MORE
Say “No Thanks” to Social Pressures
If you describe yourself as a people-pleaser, beware this Super Bowl Sunday. You could have a hard time saying no to that plate of sausages and bowl of chili. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have found that people who don’t like upsetting others will often eat food just to make someone else happy. Even […]READ MORE
Your First Physical Therapy Session
If you’re going to physical therapy for the first time, it’s important to know what to expect during your appointment. Below, we outline some of the more common, general procedures, but you should never hesitate to contact your physical therapist or physical therapy clinic to ask specific questions about your appointment! Before you even step […]READ MORE
Treating Hallux Limitus
Is big toe joint pain limiting your choice of footwear or keeping you from an active life? You may be suffering from a condition called hallux limitus. A form of osteoarthritis, this condition is marked by a limited range of motion in the big toe and pain on the top of the foot. Degenerative arthritis […]READ MORE