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Game Changers: The Valuable Work Of Athletic Trainers
March is a special month for all athletes and physically active individuals as it is National Athletic Training Month.
Love Your Body Head To Toe
Our overall health can be linked to how well we take care of ourselves both mentally and physically, but what does it mean to be healthy from head to toe? The answer to that question is unique for everyone.
Better Heart Health Leads to Healthier Bones
Poor overall health can increase the risk of osteoporosis and other bone-related issues. But did you know that there is also a connection between heart and bone health?
Understanding Arthritis: Can Cold Weather Cause Flare-ups?
Many people with arthritis report that their joints feel stiffer on cold days. Tips for cold-weather flare-ups.
Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Back Pain
Understanding your options with a medical provider who listens, makes the correct diagnosis, and works with you to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Get Moving With Easy At-Home Exercises
Exercising our bodies everyday does more than help us to stay fit and flexible — it may also help prevent injury and maintain mobility later in life.
The habits of highly active (and ageless) people
Aged doesn’t mean old. The key to healthy aging is staying active, but what exactly does that mean? Age like a pro by being proactive.
Fall Prevention: How To Trip-proof Your Home
Avoid a slip-up. Finding the hidden hazards in your home can prevent a fall. Learn how to trip-proof your home.
Keep Your Head In The Game: How To Spot A Concussion
Don’t play around with concussions. A form of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), concussion is unfortunately an all too common —and dangerous— injury for athletes. Learn how to spot a concussion.
Backpacks Hurting Backs – Back to School
Pens, highlighters, sticky notes, books and computers. All of these things are stuffed into backpacks on a daily basis and could be creating long term damage for kids’ backs.
Don’t “Walk It Off”: Prevent Long-term Damage
Don’t just “walk it off”. Persistent pain is your body’s way of asking you to pay attention. Long-term damage that can lead to chronic conditions is often preventable with just a single visit to the doctor.
Take Steps Now To Prevent Osteoporosis
Millions of Americans have osteoporosis or are at risk. One in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
