Chronic Condition Prevention and Spinal Pain Management
According to the National Center for Health Statistic’s November 2020 Data Brief, chronic pain is a growing concern plaguing the American population, with 20.4% of adults reporting chronic pain in 2019. Chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain, as in pain that frequently limits the ability to live and work in a desired manner, appear to increase with age and appear most prevalent among adults ages 65 and over. Additionally, adults living in more rural areas appear to be at a higher risk for chronic pain symptoms.
Healthy Movement: A Key to Lifelong Wellness
At the NeuroLIFE Institute at Life University, we emphasize the critical role of maintaining a healthy level of movement or activity for overall well-being. While reducing symptoms is important, achieving and sustaining health extends far beyond that. One fundamental aspect of this holistic approach is encouraging patients to incorporate regular physical activity into their daily routines.
Reducing Stress with Dr. Dom Fetterly: Naturally Relieving Stress and Helping with Depression
Today we’re talking about stress. What an appropriate time to be talking about stress, as we all try to recover from a busy holiday season and welcome in the new year.
Dance into Good Health with Zumba
The hum-drum traditional exercise models, such as the elliptical machine, a staple for a solid cardio workout, can begin to feel like a hamster spinning on its wheel. So, the question becomes how to make working out fun again. For some, the answer is the dance workout trend Zumba.
Natural Headache Relievers
When you feel a headache coming on, don’t automatically go reaching for ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Instead, there are several natural methods to try to banish or prevent an annoying headache. Here are some natural ways to feel better.
What’s your stance? Why a standing desk might be a good idea
There is a relatively new product that has begun to be featured in many offices that might live up to some of the hype: Standing desks.
At-Home Beginner Workouts for Study Breaks
Life University students are no strangers to hitting the books, especially with finals on the horizon. That said, a healthy body equals a healthy mind, so it is important to get the body moving periodically in order to perform at your best. It’s necessary to have some quick exercises that you can do at home to feel more energized and healthier while studying or anytime you need a boost. Look at some beginner workout moves you can use when you need to move.
Chiropractic Care Propelling Sports Performance
Competitive sports and chiropractic care go hand in hand. In fact, here at Life University, we commonly encounter students who originally developed an interest in chiropractic as a profession due to care received as high school or collegiate student-athletes. So it’s an interesting concept to consider that consistent chiropractic care might not only offer healing and recovery benefits, but also could contribute to improved sports performance.
Through the Eyes of Runners: A Conversation with Cathy Tillery & Gustavo Duran
Fizzy Drinks and Empty Calories
As our blog has touched on many times, staying healthy and feeling your best requires monitoring and maintaining a lot of little interconnected habits from regular exercise, to our diet to simply how we hold ourselves in the world. Today we are going to look at one of these habits that many people struggle with: fizzy drinks with empty calories.
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