Age is more than a number, especially when it comes to wellness. After 40, exercise is one of the greatest allies in the battle against age-related disease. It’s never too late to plan your fitness future. The sooner you begin, the healthier and more vibrant you will be well into your retirement year. Check out the info graphic below for tips on staying fit over 40 and check out Health Perch who complied the information for more.
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Pop Pop’s Healthy Pancakes
It’s difficult to watch what you eat during the holidays. Festivities are usually centered around food but if you’re looking for a healthy breakfast recipe to make this holiday season for you and your family. Give Pop Pop’s Healthy Pancakes a try.
Manual Therapy: A Hands-On Approach
When you take a look at it, many physical and occupational therapy clinics provide manual therapy, but what is it? Is manual therapy just another fancy way of saying physical therapy? NO. The goals of manual therapy may be similar to that of orthopedic treatment – decrease pain, increase function and flexibility, but the process is different.
The Ultimate Running Checklist
Even the most thorough training program can come unglued if you’re not prepared for the realities of race day. This is particularly true if you’re just beginning your running career and have been training for your first actual race or event. Adrenaline is flowing, nervous butterflies are dancing around in your belly, and things can be forgotten or overlooked amid the excited tension. This is why an important element of race preparation is checking items off a pre-race list to make sure you haven’t made any costly mistakes or oversights.
Lifting Safety
Tips for Healthy Meals
A healthy meal starts with more vegetables and fruits and smaller portions of protein and grains. Think about how you can adjust the portions on your plate to get more of what you need without too many calories. And don’t forget dairy—make it the beverage with your meal or add fat-free or low-fat dairy products to your plate.
Movember
This month we want to bring awareness to the Movember Foundation
One of the main goals of the Movement strives to:
Pumpkin Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream
The holidays are a great time to try new recipes. Between classic pies and sweet breads pumpkin is a versatile ingredient. Try this Pumpkin ice cream recipe this holiday season for a sweet treat.
Did you know immediate appointments are available?
Injuries happen every day; and with the holidays and winter weather fast approaching, it is not uncommon to see an increase in slip & fall injuries and ladder accidents. The important thing to note is that no matter the time of year when injuries do occur it is important to seek treatment immediately.
Exercise has been shown to improve brain function
As physical therapists, we want to see you active and independent. One of the best ways to accomplish those goals is through exercise. Exercise can improve your sleep, strengthen bones, bolster your immune system, control weight, decrease falling risks, decrease anxiety, improve your stamina, improve digestion… and the list goes on. But, none more compelling is what exercise does for the mind. In fact, John J. Ratey, MD, a Harvard psychiatrist claims, “Exercise is for the brain, not the body.”