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Apr 21, 2025

Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress & Anxiety:

Part I of II April is National Stress and Anxiety Awareness Month! According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults 18 and older had an anxiety disorder in the past year. Anxiety disorders were higher for females (23.4%) than for males (14.3%). An estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience an […]

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Apr 14, 2025

10 Tips to Choose the Best Cervical Pillow: Part II of II

As discussed last week in Part I of Cervical Pillows, studies on cervical or neck pillows have shown that those using a cervical pillow demonstrated a significant reduction in chronic neck pain and headaches. However, researchers cautioned that there are many different types of pillows and that, depending on the individual; some may be more […]

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Apr 13, 2025

Cervical Pillows: Part I of II

Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from chronic neck (cervical) pain and headaches? Did you ever wonder if your pillow is right for you? Studies on cervical or neck pillows have shown that those with chronic neck pain showed a significant reduction in neck pain and headaches when using a cervical […]

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Apr 6, 2025

Seasonal Allergies in Athletes – Do Not Get Benched!

Allergies affect 30 % of adults and 40% of children in the United States. Avoiding the outdoors is often not an option…especially if you enjoy outdoor activities and sports. Not long ago, it was unthinkable that an athlete with serious allergies could compete at a high level, such as the Olympics. Now, in great part […]

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Mar 28, 2025

NEW RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES CERTAIN TYPES OF EXERICSE MAY HAVE ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES

Recently, a reader shared with me their concern about the aging process. They were not happy with the changes in their body, despite exercising regularly. New research suggests that there may be some forms of exercise that are better than others to counteract the aging process. With the accumulation of more and more birthdays, I […]

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Mar 17, 2025

WHY DO WE EXERCISE?

82 million adults spend an estimated 28 billion dollars on gym memberships each year! WHY? There are many reasons we exercise. Some people exercise to prevent illnesses such as cardiovascular disease or osteoporosis. Others exercise for mental health and as a stress release; others do it to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance to prepare for […]

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Mar 10, 2025

STAND UP! BE HEALTHY!

Standing while studying, working, reading … good for children and adults to learn, work and be healthier! I think we would all agree, technology is a wonderful thing. However, like all good things, it comes at a price. Students and workers alike are suffering from the many physical effects of sitting for too many hours. […]

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Mar 2, 2025

MARCH IS COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

Exercise is Important in Prevention! In 2000, President Bill Clinton dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose of this designation is to increase public awareness of the facts about colon cancer – a cancer that is preventable, treatable and has a high survival rate. Regular screening tests, expert medical care and a […]

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Mar 2, 2025

WOMEN’S PURSES AND BACK PAIN

Recently, a young woman came to my office with complaints of severe middle and lower back pain. On her first visit, I noticed her beautiful pink purse (big bag) and asked her permission to weigh the bag and discovered that it weighed 8 pounds. While 8 pounds does not seem excessive, the woman weighed 120 […]

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Feb 20, 2025

Top 10 Ways To Protect Your Joints This Winter!

NEPA has experienced more than its share of bitter cold temperatures this winter. And, as much as I enjoy skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing, I have noticed a few achy joints when the mercury plummets! Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is often considered to be a normal part of aging. Usually by the […]

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