[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s a simple correlation proven by research: If your blood pressure goes up, so do your health care costs. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, annual health care costs for U.S. adults suffering from high blood pressure can be more than $1,900 higher than costs incurred by […]
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]xercised lately? A few minutes here and there is better than nothing, but it’s not close to enough, particularly according to official exercise guidelines. While the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends adults ages 18-64 participate in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week, or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise – as well […]
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]re you slowly but surely losing your kids to technology? Perhaps you’re even considering scheduling your children for outpatient surgery just to remove their smartphones, tablets, laptops and other electronic devices from their possession. Believe it or not, you can do something about their tech habits without such drastic action. It’s not going to be […]
By Julie T. Chen, MD [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or those of us who are always on the run, finding time to exercise can be a challenge. While work, school and day-to-day stresses are a part of life, it can be tough to climb out of bed early and hit the gym; or prioritize an evening yoga class after […]
By Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA [dropcap]G[/dropcap]ravity-(noun) the force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth. This textbook dictionary definition eloquently explains what falling means. Gravity is constantly pulling us towards the ground with profound effect on posture and overall health. Throw the likelihood of traumatic falls […]
