This October we want to celebrate Physical Therapy Month by educating people about the benefits of physical therapy. Physical therapy is treatment of a disease or injury by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise. It improves mobility which is necessary for...
Did you know that one in five American have been hurt on the job? Work related injuries aren’t just confined to manufacturing and construction industries. Every industry has some potential hazard that could cause injury serious enough to cause workers to take off work. The most...
When everyone else in the world hear the words “winter sports,” they imagine snowboarding, skiing, and sledding. When people in Mississippi hear the words “winter sports,” they only imagine one thing: basketball. With the football season coming to a close, we’re ready channel all our...
Sweet potatoes seem to be almost synonymous with the holidays. In fact, I can remember a time when Thanksgiving and Christmas were the only times people thought about sweet potatoes. They’re a staple in holiday pies and casseroles, but did you know that sweet potatoes...
During the holidays, there are plenty of reasons to make excuses for not exercising. Many of us are busy planning meals and buying presents and therefore have hectic schedules. Also, mother nature is not on our side this time of year. The temperature has dropped...
This September we’re celebrating Whole Grain Month, but what exactly are whole grains? According to the Whole Grain Counsel, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group working to “ increase consumption of whole grains for better health,” Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the...
Right now, the latest trend among health food fanatics to remove all gluten from their diets. According to a Gallup poll published back in July, 21% of Americans are actively attempting to eat gluten-free diets. Unfortunately, as comedian Jimmy Kimmel has hilariously pointed out, many of...
In the winter, many of us struggle to maintain our exercise routines. Let’s face it. Mother nature is just not on our side this time of the year. It’s cold, dark, and often wet outside, and many of us would much rather curl up with...
Autumn is amazing! While we watch the leaves turn so many beautiful colors, we gather with friends and family in bulky sweaters over warm meals and hot drinks. It’s a time to reflect on that has happened in the year while we prepare for the...
Running is increasingly becoming one of America’s most popular sports. From 1990-2013, the number of runners who completed races grew an amazing 300% reaching an all time high in 2013 and keeping steady with 8.3 million people finishing 5K’s in 2014. This is probably because running...