Dealing with Common Foot Problems: Corns & Calluses

Our feet are often the most neglected parts of our bodies. You’ll notice that you tend to accumulate dead skin cells and rough skin quite easily, especially on the bottoms and pressure points of your feet. Commonly, our bodies develop corns or calluses as a protection method to help cushion sensitive skin. Most people experience…

The Importance of Exercise as You Age

One of the most generously offered pieces of advice from older generations is “don’t get old”. It’s easy to say but impossible to carry out. The aging process in inevitable for every human on earth, but it doesn’t have to be all bad. Aside from chronic disease, for most individuals the worst part of aging…

Summer Safety!

Summer is around the corner, and as the temperatures start rising, we need to make sure we are staying safe!  Summer months mean outdoor activities, swimming, barbecues and watching grandkids sporting events.  Keeping these four simple tips in mind will help you beat the summer heat! 1.     Stay Hydrated-  On average adult males should consume…

Arm and Shoulder Exercises for Strength and Physical Therapy

Weakened or imbalanced muscles have the potential to cause rotator cuff injuries. Your rotator cuffs are important for daily activities and sports like golf, tennis, baseball, and swimming. Whether you are already experiencing pain or you are aiming to strengthen your muscles as a preventative measure, it’s extremely important to keep those muscles well worked…

Improving the comfort of your bed

Even for young, healthy individuals, the bed is where a great majority of time is spent. From sleeping to napping and relaxing, most of us spend more time in our beds than we do at work. It’s not surprising that the bed should be a place where we invest in comfort and cleanliness. Here are…

The Pros and Cons of Vaccines

The vaccine debate, fueled by the recent measles outbreak, has risen to a highly publicized level. It seems many headlines and even social media posts are arguments for either side of the debate. So how do you know which side is right when both sides are so passionate and yet so different? What is a…

The Best Types of Exercise for Keeping Fit as a Senior

It might not come as a surprise, but inactivity is proven to lead to deadly diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. For young people, this simply means that they need to get more activity in their daily lives. For seniors though, sedentary lifestyles often come with the territory. The aches and pains that…