Wellness
LiveSmart: Family Walks – Reap the Health Benefits!
The gentle, low-impact practice of walking is an activity the entire family can do together and reap its many benefits. […]
St. Peter’s Physical Therapy & Fitness
Wellness
LiveSmart: Breast Cancer Survivors Encouraged to Find Their Fitness
For some cancer survivors, fatigue and physical impairments are the new reality. The key for many to overcoming those hurdles is something every one of us can benefit from: Regular exercise. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Getting Slower? Keep on Moving!
As you age, daily exercise and stretching becomes more important than ever. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Oh, My Aching Thumb!
A very common source of pain, especially in woman over the age of 40, is the base of the thumb. Learn why and how to treat it. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Ow! What a Pain in the Neck!
Doctors and therapists are seeing an epidemic of patients complaining of neck pain. The reasons are many – learn how good posture can make the difference. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Holiday Decorating, Wrapping, or Meal Prep – Make Sure You Start with Stretching!
This time of year, it’s not just before and after a trip to the gym that you need to limber up. Between wrapping presents, decorating and cooking for the holidays, and maybe hitting the slopes, everyday stretching should be on your to-do list. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Take Care When Tackling Spring Gardening, Yard Work
Spring gardening and yard work can quickly leave our hands, wrists and forearms feeling weak, numb or just plain painful. Repetitive activities such as digging in the soil; trimming bushes, trees, and hedges; and pulling weeds can lead to or aggravate some common hand ailments. […]
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LiveSmart: Take Care When Tackling Spring Gardening, Yardwork
Spring has finally sprung! The snow piles are (mostly) gone, the days are getting warmer, and flower beds and lawns are soon going to need some attention. Just remember green thumbs deserve TLC, too – so observe a little caution to keep this activity relaxing and enjoyable! […]