Exercise Regularly to Slow Osteoarthritis

Exercise Regularly to Slow Osteoarthritis

Some people have the misconception that osteoarthritis will be made worse by exercise, wearing out the joints in the knees more quickly. However, the opposite is true. The right type of exercise and the right amount of it can slow osteoarthritis and help to relieve...
Two Simple Steps to Lessen Migraines

Two Simple Steps to Lessen Migraines

Anyone who suffers from migraine headaches will certainly be interested in any treatment that will lessen migraines. Physical therapy can be very helpful, sometimes in conjunction with medications, sometimes instead of them. Can Physical Therapy Really Lessen...
How to Use Exercise to Treat Depression

How to Use Exercise to Treat Depression

Everyone knows that exercise is good for your body. Regular aerobic activity, from running to cycling or even practicing martial arts, makes it easier to lose weight, strengthen your heart, and reduce the chances of getting cancer. For many, the biggest and most...
Hospitals Rethinking Bedrest

Hospitals Rethinking Bedrest

Recent research has shown that being inactive while recovering from practically any condition can actually lead to more harm than good. How Can Bedrest be Harmful? For every day that a patient remains bedridden, their muscles begin to weaken and reduce by roughly 1.5...
How Exercise Helps You Mentally

How Exercise Helps You Mentally

  Have you heard the latest health news?  “Sitting is the new smoking,” was the phrase quoted by Dr. James Levine, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, in an interview with the LA Times. Many health experts agree sitting has become one of the most...
Hiking Can Make You Happier and Healthier

Hiking Can Make You Happier and Healthier

  Hiking Can Make You Happier and Healthier When was the last time you went hiking? According to Lonely Planet, hiking is now the top-rated outdoor adventure for travelers worldwide. It is easy to assume hiking enthusiasts are heading to the great outdoors in...