Headaches.  Whether you get them on a regular basis or only once in a while, the same rings true for everyone: they truly are a pain and can really mess with your daily affairs. Like back pain, headaches are one of the most common causes for physical complaints, and approximately 45 million Americans currently suffer […]

Spring is just about in full bloom now, and after the winter we’ve had, the warmer temperatures are sure to send people outdoors en masse to enjoy the weather and pick back up all the activities that were put on hold for the past few months. Running, biking, golf, tennis and baseball are all popular […]

For East Coasters and people in many other regions of the country, few groupings of words sound more delightful than the following: “Spring is here!” After one of the harshest winters on record and a final scare at the end of March, the time of the year has finally arrived when we can put away […]

For some women, high heels are an essential component of their wardrobe that cannot be excluded, as one out of 10 women wears high heels at least three times a week.  Unfortunately, while this footwear selection may be flattering from a stylistic perspective, it also comes at a cost: excessive use of high heels leads […]

Your day has been hectic, there isn’t enough time to tend to all the items on your to-do list, and then it hits you: physical therapy exercises.  As time wasn’t already tight, there’s that one extra task you always seem to forget about. Sound familiar?  Well, you’re not alone.  It turns out that only about […]

Amidst all the dangers and warnings you hear about too much time in the sun—which, of course, are not to be overlooked—sunlight also happens to helps provide a much-needed benefit to the body: vitamin D. Vitamin D is an important micronutrient mainly responsible for helping the body absorb calcium and other minerals.  When adequate vitamin […]

This winter has not been kind to Maryland, or to much of the country for that matter.  Massive snowfalls now seem to be a regular occurrence, and there’s no telling when this wild weather will stop. As a result, whatever boots you have are probably getting more usage than they’ve seen in the past decade […]

As much as we might fail to realize it, posture is part of our lives at all times, and the importance of having good posture cannot be overstated.  Having correct posture when we sit, stand, walk and lie might be neglected, but it’s essential to keeping the spine healthy and avoiding problems like back and […]

With more snowfall expected soon and the frigid temperatures we’ve been seeing this winter, the thought of spending any more time outdoors than you need to is not likely to be very attractive.  Most people want nothing more than to get indoors, crank the heat up, and savor the time before they have to go […]