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Types of Pain You Shouldn’t Ignore
Everybody experiences pain at one time or another and we will often ignore it. But there are certain types of pain you shouldn’t ignore. Chest pain Heart attack pain can feel like pressure in the center of your chest, which may spread to the jaw, neck and arm. Other possible heart attack signs include pain… Continue reading Types of Pain You Shouldn’t Ignore
Lose weight for Halloween, watch a movie
Do you hate horror movies? Well you might want to change your mind if you like to lose weight. A recent study conducted by the University of Westminister, found that watching a scary movie can burn nearly 200 calories! They found scary movies increase your heart rate and breathing. The average horror movie can burn… Continue reading Lose weight for Halloween, watch a movie
Exercise can help prevent depression
Scientists and medical professionals have known for a long time that exercise can help prevent depression, but how much exercise does it take? A recent study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, the results show even small amounts of exercise can protect against depression, with mental health benefits seen regardless of age or gender. The… Continue reading Exercise can help prevent depression
Difference between a strain, sprain, or tear
Most people don’t know what the difference is between a strain, sprain, or tear of a muscle. But as a provider these are very important delineations in how we approach the care of an injury. So what is the difference? A sprain is a ligament injury. A ligament is fibrous connective tissue that connect bones… Continue reading Difference between a strain, sprain, or tear
Flu Season, are you in the right “Mood”
Flu Season is right around the corner, are you in the right mood to get through it? A recent study published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity, showed that your mood when receiving a flu shot vaccine may influence its effectiveness. The study found that people that were in a good mood during the vaccination were… Continue reading Flu Season, are you in the right “Mood”
AN EDUCATION IN EXERCISE-Get The Most Out Of Your Workout
Lesson 1 Before starting an exercise program, you and your health professional need to understand what your immediate goals are. Are you trying to lose weight? Increase strength? Train for a particular sport? Do you have any swelling? Pain? Weakness? Are your joints stiff? Once you know what you want to accomplish, it’s a lot easier… Continue reading AN EDUCATION IN EXERCISE-Get The Most Out Of Your Workout
Wrist pain, check your mouse and keyboard
Working with people that use computers all day long, a common complaint is wrist pain. There are many potential causes but this article will focus on the keyboard and mouse. Here are some things to look for: Is the mouse too big or too small? – Many people use a separate mouse with their laptop.… Continue reading Wrist pain, check your mouse and keyboard
How to properly set up a computer task chair
Most of us work at computer workstations today which can lead to neck and back discomfort. Having properly set up a computer task chair can go a long way in helping support a proper posture, which in turn leads to less neck and back pain. Here are some tips if you are experiencing discomfort in… Continue reading How to properly set up a computer task chair
Health and Fitness Myths
Growing up we were all exposed to health and fitness myths that stuck with us. Unfortunately, some of these myths resulted in poor health and fitness habits, that inhibit results. Check out these common health and fitness myths that may be impacting you! THE LONGER YOU EXERCISE,THE BETTER YOUR RESULTS Many people think that the… Continue reading Health and Fitness Myths