Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that affects the central nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord; therefore, impacting everything that we do1. MS causes an immune response to attack the brain and spinal cord leading to …
Read PostIt is National Sleep Awareness Week! With a busy work schedule, children, or social life, sleeping may not be your number one priority. Not only is the number of hours of sleep important, but also the quality of sleep is …
Read PostHeart disease is a leading cause of death and disability. This should not be a surprise – it has been at the top of the list for years. You know that taking care of your heart is important. That means …
Read PostDevoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals, …
Read PostBy: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute When stress hits hard like it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress …
Read PostIn November, we introduced you to Long COVID and all the challenges it brings. This month we are going to talk about what physical therapists can do to help people living with Long COVID. Early in the pandemic, therapists started …
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