by admin | Jul 31, 2019 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Pain, Prevention
You can get hurt from sitting, sleeping, and other normal activities. Becoming hurt after sitting for too long, sleeping, or sneezing is a real thing. I came across this post on Facebook (credit @WeirdPeopleRock) and thought about the changes in conditions I see as...
by admin | Apr 23, 2019 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Prevention
Did you that the heart is a muscle? It is not the same type of muscle that makes your joints move (known as skeletal muscle), nor the type of muscle that is found in organs like your bladder or your stomach (known as smooth muscle). The heart is made up of three...
by admin | Nov 26, 2018 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Prevention
We all know that physical activity is good for you. The latest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans came out with new evidence for health benefits (above and beyond those listed in the 2008 guidelines). So what are these “new” health benefits?...
by admin | Mar 12, 2018 | Aches, Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Headaches, Lifehacks, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Pain, Prevention, Winter
๏ปฟ I read a post today that I disagree with completely: there was an old school looking photo of kids from the 90’s and the post was about how at some point in your life it was the last time that you played outside with your friends. The comment from the poster...
by admin | Nov 27, 2017 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Prevention, Winter
Our November newsletter includes information on Fall Prevention Month, Movember, and snow!ย While winter doesn’t officially start until Dec. 21st we certainly get snow and have to shovel in the Fall. Shoveling is a great way of adding activity into your day!...
by admin | Mar 16, 2017 | Aches, Exercise Is Medicine, Neck Pain, Pain, Prevention
Neck pain can result from tight muscles or restricted movements in joints; overuse injuries that occur after prolonged sitting or improper posture; or injuries and accidents that may be sport, work, or even motor vehicle related. When muscles in the neck are tight or...
