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Health and Wellness Blog

Is Pain Stopping You From Getting Back in the Game?

Sports represent a healthy way to stay in shape, enjoy socialization with friends and family, and provide an effective outlet for stress. Nothing else in life compares to the invigorating and stimulating enjoyment that comes from participating in sports. As you play, however, you may develop some pain or injuries that prevent you from fully

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Bruce CravenSeptember 14, 2017
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Suffering With Back Pain? It Could Be Your Thighs…   

Are you suffering with back pain? If you are, you are among the majority. That’s right, around 80% of the population deals with back pain at some point in their life. If you fall into this category, you know the annoyance that is caused by frequent back pain. As you know, back pain can interfere

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Bruce CravenSeptember 12, 2017
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Overcoming Hip and Knee Pain  

Situated at opposite ends of the femur bone, the hip and the knee joints are two of the most important parts of the human body. The hip’s ball and socket structure allows the leg to have a greater range of motion, while the configuration of ligaments within the knee help support the tremendous weight of

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Bruce CravenAugust 9, 2017
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6 Concussion Sport Myths

Complete Concussion Management tackles 6 common myths about concussions: Myth 1: Helmets can protect against concussion “There are no helmets that are proven to protect against concussion or reduce the incidence rate. A helmet does not prevent concussion because it’s is caused by acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull. However, helmets can

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Bruce CravenAugust 9, 2017
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Is Your Back or Neck Pain from a Herniated Disc?

When it comes to going about your day, few things will disrupt your normal, daily routine like a sudden jolt of back pain. Often, this pain can seemingly appear out of nowhere, rendering once easy tasks like tying your shoes nearly impossible without intense pain in the neck or back. While the localized pain may

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Bruce CravenAugust 9, 2017

Top 37 Things You’ll Regret When You’re Old

We found this list on Facebook, and thought it was a great reminder of what if important and to not let life just pass you by! Carpe Diem! Not traveling when you had the chance. Traveling becomes infinitely harder the older you get, especially if you have a family and need to pay the way

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Kathy ShirkyAugust 2, 2017

How to Stay Active at Work

Having a desk job will naturally keep you from moving about in a natural fashion. The less you are active, the more you will experience fatigue and stiffness, both mentally and physically. Taking the time to move around and create a more comfortable environment for yourself may seem like wasted time, but your productivity will

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Kathy ShirkyJuly 25, 2017
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Physical Activity = Happiness

In a recent study by the University of Cambridge, they discuss the results gathered from smartphones on the relation of physical activity and happiness. “They found that participants who had higher levels of activity throughout the day reported a more positive emotional state.” “‘There have been many studies about the positive psychological effects of exercise,

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Bruce CravenJuly 18, 2017

3 Nutrition Tips for Surviving Summer

With Amanda Kilduff, RD Stay hydrated. If you can, carry a water bottle with you wherever you go and sip from it throughout the day before you get thirsty. Adding lemon wedges, lime wedges, or mint can make water more appealing to drink from, if desired. Be mindful. Summertime means BBQ’s, patio gatherings, camping, etc.

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Kathy ShirkyJuly 4, 2017