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By Kathleen Donohue Our bodies need Biological energy resources to survive.  According to www.biology-online.org/dictionary, the definition of biological energy is: “In biology, energy is often stored by cells in biomolecules, like carbohydrates (sugars) and lipids. The energy is released when these molecules have been oxidized during cellular respiration. The energy released from them when they are oxidized during cellular respiration is …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common illness that causes joints to become stiff and extremely painful.  If you have been diagnosed with OA you are not alone.  Over 27 million people in the United States alone are reported to have this condition! Though OA can affect multiple joints in your body, it is most common in the knees, …

Like all good theories, the Orangetheory workout is based in science. The specific physiological theory behind Orangetheory is known as “Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption,” or EPOC. As part of your high intensity workout, you will be fitted with a heart rate monitor and be able to track your progress on any of the screens around the workout areas. These monitors …

By Alyssa Parker A compression pump is widely recognized as effective treatment option for limb swelling. Compression pumps are a safe way to assist your body’s circulatory system in moving the excess fluid which has accumulated in the limb and can cause painful swelling, non-healing wounds, heaviness, and discomfort decreasing your mobility. The compression pump is a gentle massaging technique …

In the United States, every year, more than 200,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.  It is one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative diseases in the world, and its effects are distressing for both the individual and their loved ones. Although each patient’s symptoms are different, the most common indicators are: • Small handwriting • A masked facial expression • …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. A great focus for alcohol awareness month is how to find ways to create balance and harmony in life. How Do You Define Harmony and Balance in Your Life Decisions? Dictionary.com defines “Symbiotic” as: “…having an interdependent relationship.” Self-help Guru Stephen Covey writes a great deal in his book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective …

Did you know that Heart Disease is the number one killer of women, taking 1 out of 3 women’s lives each year?  With so much focus on other diseases that affect females, like breast cancer and autoimmune diseases, heart disease is often overlooked and underestimated.  One woman dies every minute of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the narrowing of the …

By Justin Ceravolo, PharmD Adopting a healthy lifestyle, is the beginning of living a long and happy life. Incorporating daily physical activity, proper nutrition and making healthier life choices can positively impact your physical and mental health, ultimately increasing your lifespan. Vitamins and minerals are essential to promoting healthy growth and development, and ensuring normal body function. For your body to …

We have so many responsibilities when it comes to keeping our beloved pets healthy and vibrant.  We feed them a healthy diet, make sure they get their exercise, groom them, and give them lots of hugs and kisses, but it’s important to remember that preventative medicine is critical to your furry one’s health.  For instance, none of us want to hear …

Stressed out? If so, you’re not alone; the American Psychological Society reports that almost a quarter of adults in the U.S. are under extreme stress. The silver lining is that finding your way out—transmuting your stress into happiness; pain into peace—may be easier than you think. Perhaps you have explored methods to improve your health or mental clarity, or simply to …