Welcome to #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth! October puts a spotlight on physical therapy, physical therapists, and the ways that PT can benefit your life. In an article on their site ChoosePT.com, APTA cites the stat that 80% of American adults and adolescents don't get enough physical activity. Basically,...
September is Healthy Aging Month, a reminder and focus on the positive aspects of growing older and annual health observance. It's also a good time to do a self-check for older adults. There's no reason that growing older should be difficult, frightening, or unpleasant –...
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and anxiety is one of the more common mental health disorders. According to National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) stats, up to 19% of adults dealt with some form of anxiety disorder in the last year in the...
Maybe you've heard the saying “sitting is the new smoking” to describe how harmful a sedentary lifestyle is. While it's true that prolonged periods of inactivity and sitting can lead to a host of health problems, there are also some pretty easy (and cheap) ways...
Summer weather has arrived ahead of schedule, school will soon be out, the track is buzzing, and you’re ready to burst out into your summer fitness program, hobbies and other activities, right? Well, if you’re like most of us, you’ve been busy this spring, and...
If you wanted one more good reason to get off the couch and stay active, you're in luck! While it may not be the mythical fountain of youth, new research indicates that regular exercise can keep you younger at the cellular level. Research published on...
