Things move fast nowadays. From the modern ability to communicate with someone from the other side of the globe near-instantaneously to the speed at which new technologies can rise and fall out of popularity, it’s a lot to get a firm grip on. Among these technological innovations are some that often get taken for granted […]
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It is well known that exercise alone is insufficient to reach or maintain a healthy weight. Your diet has just as much, if not an even bigger, impact on your ability to lose weight. While many know this already, it is much easier said than done. The alluring smell of fast food and neon signs
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Every October, many campaigns, fundraisers, races, and events seek to raise awareness, provide support, and raise funds for researching breast cancer treatments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 240,000 women and 2,100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. The survival rate is high due in part to the compassion and care
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Preventative Cardiology is a subspecialty that focuses on maintaining a patient’s cardiovascular health to prevent heart disease or a heart attack. However, it can also be used to prevent patients from having any further issues if they are already struggling with cardiovascular disease. Caring for your heart now can go a long way in preventing issues
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Caring for a loved one recovering from an injury or struggling with a health condition — whether it’s a parent, spouse, or relative — can be difficult. You want to be there for them and their needs, but you may be having a hard time keeping up with your responsibilities. But the thought of moving
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As your body’s most flexible joint, your shoulder is also the most complex joint. And you already know just how important properly and painless functioning shoulders are to your daily routines and workload. Shoulder troubles of all sorts can not only make your day-to-day life a struggle, but they can also make certain tasks downright
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The water flowing constantly through your body helps with innumerable bodily functions that are fundamental to your continued health. As you can imagine, dehydration of any kind can put these functions in jeopardy of inefficiency or outright failure in more severe cases. But with IV therapy, dehydration caused by a variety of circumstances can be remedied
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Surgical procedures can be tasking on the body, and many complications such as scar tissue build can form after a surgical procedure. This can limit your mobility and hinder your full range of movement. If this is left untreated, it can potentially permanently limit your mobility. Physical therapy helps break down scar tissue and improve mobility and
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One of the most successfully performed surgeries in the United States is total knee replacement surgery. Many adults in the United States suffer from arthritis which can lessen mobility as they get older, and eventually lead to a lower quality of life. Total knee replacement surgery can help regain a higher quality of life as well as
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Sometimes our bodies need a helping hand. This could be because of injuries, surgeries, medical conditions, or just age. Occupational and physical therapy are both forms of therapy designed to help the body in some way. However, it can be hard to distinguish the two apart. While occupational and physical therapy shares some overlap, they
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