If ease of walking is keeping you from certain activities, Bobbie Kayser, a physical therapist with Frazier Rehab, says the best first step is to check in with your physician. Whether you experience unsteadiness, weakness, or pain, Kayser says a doctor visit "will save a lot of … [Read more...] about Walk This Way
Exercise and Fitness
His Fitness Fix: Mark Mackovic
I lift weights, and I walk three to five miles a day. Sometimes I’ll stroll, sometimes I’ll challenge myself with intervals to vary it up. There’s no rhyme or reason in what I do; the key thing is just to do it.” Where He Exercises: Mark has an ideal set-up in his basement. Along … [Read more...] about His Fitness Fix: Mark Mackovic
Let’s Hike: Anchorage Trail
Cooler weather and the transition to fall seem to signal a welcome from Mother Nature to get outside and explore. So, we did just that and found a few local trails that offer a great place to hike and take in the splendor of the leaves changing color. First up, Anchorage … [Read more...] about Let’s Hike: Anchorage Trail
The Benefits of Massage
The idea of a massage may conjure images of a relaxing day at the spa sipping cucumber water. However, massage is so much more than a luxury. It can also improve posture, relieve pain, and address chronic health issues. Types of MassageThere are several types of massage that … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Massage
Meditation Is A Helpful Tool For Learning To Respond Versus React To Life
There is a difference between reacting to situations and responding to situations according to Dr. Mark Schirmer, director of psychological services at Norton Behavioral Health. “Reactions are more automatic and impulsive; a response is more deliberative.” Taking the time to … [Read more...] about Meditation Is A Helpful Tool For Learning To Respond Versus React To Life