(BPT) - If you're coping with back, neck or knee pain on a regular basis, you're not alone. According to research, one in every two Americans experience musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, which affects the bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles and nerves. The 2024 State of MSK survey of 10,000 Americans with chronic...
Diabetes is a chronic, progressive disease, and many who have it will eventually develop a complication called neuropathy. This problem causes tingling and numbness that can lead to foot ulcers, as those with diabetes often have diminished sensation and won’t notice minor scratches or pressure and their sores tend to...
Weightlifting offers numerous benefits, including enhanced muscle strength, bone density, and overall physical fitness. Reaping these benefits without the risk of injury involves understanding weightlifting safety to prevent injuries and ensure long-term joint health. To help you understand if weightlifting is safe for your joints, Alliance Orthopedics has compiled a...
Chiropractor Holmdel NJ Dr. Jonathan So, Chiropractor - Holmdel, NJ Dr. So is committed to restoring balance and wellness through evidence-based Chiropractic Care. Finding The Best Chiropractor Near You Everyone is looking for the best chiropractor, and rightfully so. It would be crazy to want the second-best chiropractor and even...
When you set a goal, it involves you and only you. Achieving it is dependent on your hard work, consistency and perseverance. At the beginning you’re enthusiastic about setting goals and working towards the end result, but then sometimes the motivation tank runs low, causing you to slow down or...
Just like a baby’s first word or first step, a baby’s first tooth is a milestone! Time for those cute photos of baby smiling with one or two teeth to show off.When should you expect a baby’s first tooth? The average age is around 6 months but of course, some...
Winter is here and that means shorter days and longer nights. For many people, the decrease in natural sunlight can lead to a type of depression commonly called seasonal affective disorder or SAD. The lack of sunlight means our brains produce less serotonin and other hormones that regulate mood. We...
A nickname for vitamin D is the "sunshine vitamin." That's because your body uses sunlight to help make vitamin D. Exposing your skin to ultraviolet rays from the sun changes a type of cholesterol in your skin to vitamin D. However, getting enough sunshine can be a problem if you live where...
(BPT) - Adolescence is a critical time in everyone’s development — teens and young adults learn to make decisions, manage emotions, create deeper connections with peers and their communities, and build resilience. Young people’s developing brains are well suited to these tasks, but too often the systems that serve them...
(BPT) - After a holiday season of parties and entertaining, it's time to get back into our wellness routines and take on the new year ahead! It can be easier than you think to make 2024 a year of positive changes. To help you create some healthy balance, Registered Dietitian...
(BPT) - If you are one of the more than 35 million Americans who are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you already know how disruptive it can be to your life. While OSA is one of the most common and serious sleep disorders, the condition is widely under-diagnosed,...
