Where is the Problem? Imagine hitting the tip of your elbow on the corner of a wall. The problem occurred at the elbow, and most likely the pain will stay right in that elbow area. This is a …
Let’s Talk Shoveling
Winter is here, and with it comes the physical stressors of dealing with the snow. Each year, over 11,000 people are seen in emergency rooms for shoveling-related injuries or incidents. Many of these …
Metabolic Syndrome
There is no question that our nation, and much of the world, struggles with many different chronic diseases. By definition, a chronic disease is one that lasts over a long period of time, many of …
Balance Training
When most people think of core components of exercise, the obvious elements of strength, conditioning, and flexibility usually come to mind. However, one often-overlooked attribute of exercise that …
Blue Zones
Characteristics of People from Blue Zones Teams of medical researchers, anthropologists, demographers, and epidemiologists have searched every corner of the earth to find what they have dubbed Blue …
New Blood Pressure Guidelines
New High Blood Pressure Guidelines From the American College of Cardiology The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association recently released updated blood pressure …