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Seventy-one percent of people resolve to improve their diet for the new year. The next most popular resolutions are to exercise more and to lose weight. But by February, almost 80% of people have already dropped their resolutions. It can be daunting to take on a lifestyle shift if you don't have a plan. A… Continue reading Walking “Teabag” Style a Great (and Silly!) Way to Approach New Year’s Fitness Resolutions
Sneezing. Cough. Sore Throat. Headache. No, we're not talking about the symptoms often tied to cold, flu, or COVID. You may experience these symptoms when you turn on your heater during the colder months. "Some people, such as those with allergies to molds or with asthma, may have more intense reactions," explains the Centers for Disease Control… Continue reading Is Your Heater Making You Sick?
Disability affects all of us. 61 million, 26%, or 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. live with disabilities. So, it’s a good bet we either are, or know someone who is. Half are due to mobility issues. The rest are cognitive, hearing, vision, or the ability to carry out daily tasks like dressing, running errands,… Continue reading 15% of the World is Defined as Disabled
When we think of weight loss, it's often related to a goal of improving body image. Losing weight can help improve self confidence, but there are many more benefits to dropping those extra pounds. Other benefits of losing extra weight are decreasing the risk of a variety of health risks, including type 2 diabetes and… Continue reading Drinking Tea May Lower Risk of Diabetes and Other Health Concerns
Last week I discussed when kinesiology tape- a flexible adhesive tape- can be helpful to provide support, decrease swelling, and improve stability without limiting mobility. Now let’s talk about how to apply it. There are several types of “strips” recommended for different types of needs: The “I” strip is often used to facilitate muscle action and… Continue reading How to Use Kinesiology Tape