In case you don't have enough reasons to get active and improve mobility, we have one more. It turns out that your brain benefits from physical activity! New studies seem to show that even in the case of people with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer's disease...
Treat yourself with a little sweet. You'll never guess that these brownies have zucchini in them! Ingredients: -2 eggs -1 Tbsp vanilla -3/4 cup sugar -1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce -1 cup whole wheat flour -1/2 cup cocoa powder -1 1/2 tsp. baking soda -1/4 tsp. salt -2 heaping cups hand-grated (large holes) zucchini -1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate...
While there are some definite perks to getting older, like new experiences and enjoying time with friends and family, there are some common health conditions that don't make aging easy. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, and although it becomes more common...
This time of year can be difficult for a lot of reasons, and injury is one of them. Ground can become slick with ice and snow, and just walking to your car or mailbox can be dangerous. We created a list of the most common...
After much of the Midwest recently received a ton of snow, and with more snow in the forecast, it's important to know how to remove snow carefully (and how you can use it to your advantage). We put together a list of tips for how...
Maybe you've heard someone say that they have vertigo if they stood up too fast. Often, people use the words "vertigo" and "dizzy" interchangeably, when in fact, vertigo is an unpleasant and very real medical condition. We explain what vertigo is, what causes it, and...
When the temperature drops and the winter weather sets in, it's easy to let your fitness routine slide and to put off your workout - but staying active in winter is absolutely possible. You don't have to embrace the winter, but you can make some...
We all get tired from time to time, and we've all been exhausted and needed rest. Unfortunately, some people suffer from a chronic condition that causes long-lasting fatigue, as well as other symptoms. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA),...
It's one of those things that you take for granted...
If you've resolved (or even only just decided) to make getting healthier a priority in the new year, why not try an activity that can benefit your entire body and that's even used by professional athletes? Pilates is often confused by some as being the...
