Helping Caregivers Find the Time and Space to Exercise
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General Health
For caregivers finding the time and space to workout is vital to their well-being. In this article we offer tips on limited time and space workouts.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Stay Pink!
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General Health
To raise awareness for Breast Cancer this month we’ve made a list of creative ideas that others can use to raise their own awareness. Breast Cancer takes thousands of lives each and every day and the lives it may spare are left to pick up the pieces after various rounds of chemotherapy and surgeries. The majority of the world knows how brutal breast cancer can be on women, but not many people consider that men can suffer from the same disease.
Get Moving - October Is National Physical Therapy Month!
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General Health
The American Physical Therapy Association defines Physical Therapists as movement experts who team with physical therapist assistants to treat people of all ages and abilities. Physical therapists design personalized treatment plans to improve
Posture Up
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"Don't slouch!", "Sit up!", "Stand up straight!" Do these commands sound familiar to you? Most of us received this instruction daily from our parents, grandparents, teachers, etc. Although at the time these instructions may have annoyed us, the instructors meant well. Good posture is important for overall good health and is especially critical for preventing neck, shoulder, and back issues.
All Hands on Deck: Improving Your Hand Strength
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We use our hands for so many different things without even considering the important role they play. Accordingly, maintaining strength in these two extremities is critical. There may even be a link that exists between the strength of your hand grip and the chances of future disability and/or premature death for the middle-aged and older population.
4 Delicious and Healthy Herbs and Spices
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General Health
These are some of the most delicious and healthy herbs.