Every day, as Dr. Wendell Parkey enters his clinic in Seminole, a small city on the rural western edge of Texas, he announces his arrival to the staff with an anthem pumping loudly through speakers. As the song reaches a climax, he throws up an arm and strikes a pose in cowboy boots. “Y’all ready…
What if you possessed a power to increase your overall potential, extend your longevity and help prevent disease? The extraordinary thing is, that you do! It is the power of motion. Motion is movement, and movement has been conceptualized as physical activity for the human body. Physical activity refers to any bodily movement produced by…
Ice is often recommended as the first course of action for a minor muscle-related injury because it can help reduce swelling and improve blood flow to the affected tissue. As a health and fitness professional, you can recommend the use of ice along with rest to reduce discomfort in a sore muscle, but what about…
The U.S. population is projected to turn itself upside down by the year 2035, with people over the age of 65 outnumbering children for the first time in history (United States Census Bureau, 2018). Statistics also indicate that 77% of seniors will be entering their golden years with at least two chronic health conditions, putting…
Are you new to the ketogenic diet or are unsure what this latest diet trend is all about? Are your clients curious about ketosis and whether it can help them achieve their health and weight goals? Here’s your ketosis 101. What is the Ketogenic Diet? The ketogenic diet is a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that…
Tea leaves pull heavy metals from water, significantly lowering the amount of lead and other dangerous compounds that people may be unknowingly drinking, a new study found. Recent research has highlighted potential applications for used tea leaves, from biofuels to gluten-free cookies. But the new study shows a public health benefit from something that countless…
Balance, which is often overlooked and undertrained, is necessary for all functional movements and essential for the prevention of falls and fall-related injuries. Balance generally declines with age, with nearly one in five older adults reporting issues with dizziness or balance, including problems such as unsteadiness and difficulty walking on uneven surfaces and climbing stairs….
With Alzheimer’s disease ranking as the fifth leading cause of death in people over the age of 65 in the United States, it is no wonder it’s one of the most significant health concerns for older adults. It is anticipated that the number of cases worldwide will almost triple to 131.5 million by the year…
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the percentage of elementary schools in the U.S. that have daily physical education is 3.6 percent. This represents a direct reflection of America’s attitude toward an educational institution’s role in physical development—school is for the brain; not for the body. Though health problems brought on by inactivity…
Social isolation is one of the hallmarks of the world’s response to COVID-19, and it’s not likely to go away any time soon. With constant reports on the news about the physical health of those affected by the virus, it may be easy to overlook the impact on mental health of living during this time…