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...
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, “Bone and joint ...
[caption id="attachment_1231" align="aligncenter" width="182" caption="Image: http://www.pbs.org"][/caption] October is Physical Therapy Month! This is a time to reflect and recognize the life changing effects physical therapy can have on people's’ lives. If you’ve ever had surgery or were injured, you’ve probably seen first hand what a difference...
Did you know that Americans are eating more chicken now than they have been in the past 100 years? The average meat eating American consumes about 60 lbs. chickens every year! That’s a lot considering in 1950 we only ate about 16 lbs. a year....
With the heat spiking and school sports starting, being aware of the heat related injuries that could occur is exceptionally important. Kids and teens love getting outside during the summer and fall months, and with our southern climate, that means getting out in the blistering...
Fall means colorful leaves, good food, and lots of sports. Whether your kids are in elementary or high school, a ton of preparing goes into starting fall sports and continuing safely throughout the season. We know it can be overwhelming for parents with the start...
Studies have shown that after school exercise, even if it isn’t team based, can impact not only body weight and health but also the child’s ability to focus and his or her performance in school. Finding time to exercise can be exceptionally difficult in our...
As we said in our last blog, summer cookouts are fun and more often than not fattening. At every turn there is another “salad” drenched in mayonnaise or creamy dressing. While that may be yummy, it definitely isn’t healthy. For those trying to keep their...
These past few weeks in Mississippi have been hot. Really hot. The summer heat is brutal, especially in the South, which means you have to stay hydrated. While you might think dehydration happens less than assumed, it’s actually much easier than you would think. A...