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  • Can Physical Therapy Alleviate Your Joint Pain?

    Can Physical Therapy Alleviate Your Joint Pain?

    Yes. Physical therapy can not only alleviate your joint pain, but substantially improve quality of life whether you’re an elite-level athlete recovering from an injury or an older individual experiencing joint pain with routine activities of daily living.

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  • Is it PCOS? Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

    Is it PCOS? Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

    Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that may occur in women during their childbearing years. It disrupts the secretion of the female hormones such as progesterone and estrogen which regulate the menstrual cycle, and causes increased secretion of androgens, which are male hormones that are normally secreted by the ovaries in very small quantities.

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  • Treating Ovarian Cancer

    Treating Ovarian Cancer

    Ovarian cancer is a disease that primarily affects older women but can strike younger women as well at any point during their fertile years. You may be at a higher risk for developing ovarian cancer if you:

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  • Considering Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

    Considering Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

    Back pain is a major problem in the US with at least 80% of the population experiencing this condition at some point in their lives. Conservative or non-surgical treatment such as rest, activity modification, physical therapy, and over-the-counter pain medication may bring about substantial relief in most cases. However, if these treatments have not worked, minimally invasive spine surgery is an option worth considering.

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  • Staying Active During the Summer Months

    Staying Active During the Summer Months

    The summer season can provide a great boost to your health and fitness levels. Exercising in the fresh air and sunshine works wonders on the mind & body. Sometimes, however, the summer can get too hot to safely exercise outdoors. On the days when the mercury soars, here are a few tips to exercise indoors:

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  • The Health Benefits of Sunshine

    The Health Benefits of Sunshine

    There are many health benefits that we get from sunshine. In fact, Vitamin D is also known as the ‘Sunshine Vitamin.’ It is produced by your body in response to exposure to sunlight. To a lesser extent, it can also be consumed through food and supplements.

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  • Choosing the Right Running Shoe

    Choosing the Right Running Shoe

    Whether you run for fitness, fun, or to de-stress at the end of the day, the right pair of running shoes can help the miles simply fly by. On the other hand, an ill-fitting shoe can lead to significant musculoskeletal problems. Here is a list of some of the problems that can occur:

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  • Staying Active on Vacation

    Staying Active on Vacation

    Summer vacations are nearly upon us and it will soon be time to leave behind the alarm clock, household chores, and other mundane tasks in favor some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Unfortunately, it is also a time when people are most likely to take a break from their fitness routines.� But avoiding any sort of physical activity and unhealthy eating could leave you drained of energy and unhappy at the end of your vacation. So how do you stay fit and enjoy yourself while on holiday? The key is to plan an active vacation.

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  • Hip Pain? What Your Hips May Be Trying to Tell You

    Hip Pain? What Your Hips May Be Trying to Tell You

    Have you been experiencing stiffness and pain in the hip when you get up from bed in the morning or when standing up after being in a seated position for a long time?  Do you feel the “crunch” of bone against bone when weightbearing on your hip or have difficulty with routine activities such as putting your socks on? This may be an indication that you have arthritis of the hips.

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  • 5 Things to Know About Celiac Disease

    5 Things to Know About Celiac Disease

    If you have celiac disease, consumption of gluten (a protein found in seemingly wholesome foods such as wheat, barley, or rye) can result in an allergic reaction that damages the lining of your intestines and prevents the absorption of important nutrients. It can also cause symptoms such as bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, lethargy, and nutritional deficiencies.

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