Drug-free Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Cardiovascular disease, which includes high blood pressure, is the number one killer of women and men in the United States. It is also a leading cause of disability, keeping you from leading an active life. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for, stroke, heart attack, diabetes, and kidney failure. The good news […]

Why Sarcopenia Should be Public Enemy #1

Sarcopenia may just be the biggest health problem you’ve never heard of. Simply put, sarcopenia is the loss of lean muscle mass and strength that can start at age 30 but increases exponentially as we age. While it’s unlikely you’ve heard much about it – even in your doctor’s office – an estimated 45% of […]

Heal with High Intensity Interval Training

The health and fitness world admittedly has its fads, especially when it comes to exercise routines. Just think Jane Fonda, leg warmers, and “no pain, no gain”, and you’re transported back to the 80’s. Spinning classes and sweaty frowns… the 90s. In the new millennium, the Bar Method promised women they could be as svelte […]

Why Men’s Pelvic Health is the New Sports Medicine

With the baby boomers aging no doubt your dad or grandpa is worried about his old football injury or achy knee. But with 60,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, dad may have more urgent issues to tend to.

5 Strategies to Curb Cravings

When I talk to my patients about making certain dietary changes, they often say they struggle with cravings. Unfortunately, cravings can derail you from achieving your nutrition goals, and leave you feeling frustrated. The good news is that by following the five strategies below, you can easily curb those cravings and even stop them for […]

Cervical Herniated Disc & Stretching

This is Joe Tatta, Physical Therapist, helping you to move towards better health. Today, I’m talking to you about the Cervical Spine. Here’s a mistake people make when it comes to treating their own cervical pain. A lot of people get tightness or the sensation of tightness on one side of their neck. If it’s […]