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02/20/2026

How Physical Therapy Helps Manage Pain Safely and Effectively: As the nation continues to confront the opioid epidemic, safer and more effective ways to treat pain are gaining overdue recognition. National health guidance now emphasizes using non-opioid and non-drug approaches for pain whenever appropriate, with physical therapy featured as a leading option. Unlike medications that primarily mask discomfort, physical therapy focuses on improving movement […]

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02/06/2026

Self-Care for Low Back Pain: Helpful – But Rarely Enough on Its Own: Nonspecific low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and expensive musculoskeletal conditions. And despite decades of attention and growing healthcare spending, the real cost burden usually doesn’t come from the first episode. It comes from recurrence and chronic flare-ups. A major reason for this is how back pain is often treated. Many […]

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01/23/2026

Jogging for Bone Health: Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Although bone tissue is always being broken down and rebuilt, osteoporosis develops when the body can’t replace bone fast enough to keep up with what’s being lost. Over time, this leads to lower bone density, and bones that […]

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01/09/2026

Cracking Knees: Harmless or a Warning Sign?: Why your knees make noise and when to pay attention Snap, Crackle, Pop – From the Knees?Ever stood up and heard your knees crack or pop? You’re far from alone. Knee sounds (medically known as crepitus) are extremely common, especially during movements like squatting, kneeling or climbing stairs. In fact, many people will experience it […]

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12/29/2025

Exercising with Diabetes: If you have diabetes, staying active can help you control your blood sugar and reduce your risk of cardiovascular problems. Still, it’s important to take a few important safety steps while exercising. Begin gently and increase gradually.Start at a moderate level of activity and increase the intensity over time. This gives your body time to […]

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12/19/2025

Step Up Challenge: Struggling to reach your daily goal? Simply tracking your steps may not be enough to keep you moving. According to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), a little friendly competition can make all the difference. The study followed about 600 adults who were overweight or obese. Each participant received […]

Struggling to reach your daily goal? Simply tracking your steps may not be enough to keep you moving. According to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), a l

12/02/2025

The Importance of Hip Mobility: Healthy hip mobility is essential for everyone, not just athletes. For athletes, flexible hips improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. For others, strong and mobile hips make everyday movements easier, such as bending, walking, and picking up objects. When hip mobility is limited, other muscles and tendons compensate, which can lead to strain, […]

11/14/2025

Deck The Halls Safely: It’s that time of year again! We climb into attics and storage areas to dust off the holiday decorations and try to out-decorate our neighbors with brighter lights and bigger plastic reindeer. While the holidays are filled with celebration, they are also associated with accidents and injury resulting in visits to the emergency department or […]

It’s that time of year again! We climb into attics and storage areas to dust off the holiday decorations and try to out-decorate our neighbors with brighter lights and bigger plastic reindeer.

10/31/2025

Is Evening the Optimal Time for Exercise?: Recent research suggests that doing moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise in the evening may confer the greatest protection against mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and microvascular disease (MVD) among adults with obesity, including those who also have type 2 diabetes (T2D). Background & Methods Key Findings Practical Implications The authors conclude: “Beyond the total volume of MVPA, its […]

Recent research suggests that doing moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise in the evening may confer the greatest protection against mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and microvascular dise

10/17/2025

Is There a Link Between Dehydration and Obesity?: A study published in Annals of Family Medicine finds a strong connection between poor hydration and higher body mass index (BMI), as well as an increased risk of obesity. What the researchers did:They examined data from U.S. adults aged 18–64 using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2009–2012. Hydration status was measured […]

10/03/2025

A Guide to Stronger Bones: Bone Health Awareness Week is important, making it the perfect time to think about the health of your skeleton. Many people experience bone and joint problems, but the good news is that you can take steps to prevent them. Here are some key tips for building and maintaining strong bones. Nutrition for Bone Health To […]

Bone Health Awareness Week is important, making it the perfect time to think about the health of your skeleton. Many people experience bone and joint problems, but the good news is that you can t

09/23/2025

Active Habits for Desk-Bound Days: The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise for optimum health. This can be harder to achieve if you work a sedentary job. But being overly sedentary could mean a higher likelihood of developing high blood pressure, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Here are some tips for […]