29

Jan

Why Hugging Is Actually Good for Your Health

Turns out, hugs don't just make you feel good. It might sound a little corny or just something fun to do, but researchers find that giving people an affectionate squeeze is actually good for your health.“The health benefits of giving and receiving hugs are quite impre...

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29

Jan

If You Lose Weight, You Can Lose Joint Pain Too

Weight loss can be a pain. But not losing extra pounds can become even more painful to your joints. More than two-thirds of the U.S. population is overweight or obese.Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent conditions resulting from obesity, and obesity is now recognized...

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29

Jan

5 Great Reasons You Should Take a Walk Today

People who walk regularly swear by the health and psychological benefits of their daily jaunt. Here are five reasons why they're right.1. Walking reduces stress, cheers you up and increases self-esteemIf you’ve ever gone out for a walk in a huff and come back more cal...

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29

Jan

Should You Worry About Shrinking as You Get Older?

One of the common changes for women as they grow older is to lose a small amount of height — most women will lose up to an inch. This happens because you lose the space in the discs that support the bones in your spine.To keep your bones healthy as you get older, make...

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29

Jan

Best Ways to Help Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair or Cane

If a stroke, orthopedic injury or other cause has made a loved one dependent on an assistive device such as a wheelchair, walker or cane, it's important to know the best way to help him with his mobility and safety. And safety — yours and his — is always first.&...

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29

Jan

2015 Spine Hope Fundraiser

Save the Date!“Walking on Sunshine - Bringing BACK the oldies to give kids a HOPE-ful tomorrow!”Our 2015 Spine Hope Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, September 17th at Jericho Terrace in Mineola (http://www.jerichoterrace.com/). Please be...

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29

Jan

Ask the Doctor

Answered by Dr. Sushil K. Basra, M.D.Q: What can I do to control degenerative disc disease?A: The degenerative process of the spine is an inevitable one. For many people this degeneration does not compromise quality of life, yet for some, it is painful and incapacitating.&n...

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29

Jan

What Does Moderate Exercise Mean, Anyway?

If you talk to a doctor or read physical fitness guidelines, you're going to come across the phrase “moderate-intensity exercise.”It’s one of the guiding principles behind fitness recommendations. But patients often are left wondering: What does moderate r...

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29

Jan

How Much Sitting is Too Much?

After a long day at the office and, time spent commuting; I enjoy sitting down and reading a book or watching sports on TV. However, I often wonder, is all of this sitting too much? Sometimes, I feel like I left an imprint of myself on the couch after a good game.I don&rsqu...

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