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If you’re a college basketball fan, no other time of year comes remotely close to this current two-and-a-half week span. March Madness is an event of grand proportions that arguably has no equal in any other sport on any level of play, and so far this year, the tournament has lived up to its nickname. […]

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, so be sure to get your green out. Whether you’re actually Irish or not, this religious feast day has grown to become something of a national holiday, and many take it as an opportunity—or excuse—to celebrate in one way or another. And the fact that St. Patrick’s Day falls […]

Performing exercises that involve weight is essential for maintaining good overall health because it helps to develop muscles and bones. Free weights aren’t the only way to accomplish this, though. You can also use resistance bands, which are perfect for at-home strengthening exercises. Resistance bands are essentially large, reinforced rubber bands that are made of […]

This February is American Hearth Month. The purpose of the month-long campaign is to spread awareness about the dangers of heart disease and encourage behaviors that will improve your heart health. Although there have been significant advances in recent years, heart disease is still the leading cause of death for men and women in the […]

As we head towards the heart of winter, most people cringe at the frigid temperatures ahead. Snowboarders, on the other hand, tend to get excited during this time because it means yet another opportunity to head to their mountain-of-choice for some snow. Snowboarding is an incredibly popular sport that sees millions of Americans partake in […]

Happy New Year to all of you! We hope you had an enjoyable holiday season and a pleasant New Year’s Eve. Now that 2017 has begun, resolutions of all kinds have been made with the goal of improving oneself in the year ahead. As with just about every other year, the most common resolution people […]

In our last blog, we explained how certain postures can lead to increased back pain. But there’s another culprit that can cause problems this time of year as well: traveling. If you don’t have to do any traveling this holiday season, count yourself lucky. For most of us, this time of year means hitting the […]

With the holiday season now rolling along at full force, your regular schedule is likely to get much busier. Most of us try to squeeze as much as possible over the next few weeks, from holiday parties to special events, and at least a bit of shopping. On top of feeling overwhelmed by all that […]

The weather is getting colder, and it will only continue to drop over the next few months as we make our way into winter. These frigid temperatures really have a way of affecting our moods and even bringing some people down. But if you have arthritis, cold weather can also mean something else: more pain. […]

The leaves are changing colors, the air is cool and crisp, and the outside environment feels inviting. Fall is a perfect time of the year to take advantage of the weather by getting outdoors and taking part in your favorite physical activity. While summer is usually too hot and winter too cold for exercising outside, […]