According to The American Physical Therapy Association, inadequate physical activity results in an added $117 billion in health care costs in the U.S. and leads to reduced quality of life for millions of Americans.¹ Therefore, this October, National Physical Therapy Month has the theme of promoting physical activity. The physical therapy community can contribute in unique ways to help people
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Do you like simple solutions? Don’t we all? One of the easiest things you can do for your health is protecting your eyes from injury. How so? Wearing protective eyewear such as goggles, visors and other defense can prevent up to 90% of all eye injuries. And with nearly half of all eye injuries occurring in the home¹, it’s important
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To love a person is to learn the song in their heart and sing it to them when they have forgotten. – Arne Garborg To lose a memory is to lose the past. That past is filled with a family, accomplishments, and things a person enjoys doing in life. Like a thief, Alzheimer’s — the most common cause of dementia¹
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You must always remember you are braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem … Christopher Robin When children receive a diagnosis of cancer, our hearts collectively break. Worldwide, about 400,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer each year.¹ Since September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, what are the facts? The Facts Cancer is the leading cause of death
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Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been – David Bowie Back in 1992, Healthy Aging® Month was first observed as a way to draw attention to the importance of healthy lifestyles for adults, 45-plus. Since no one wants to be considered old, what should those of us over 45 consider, in order
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“Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, and I’m sensitive” – Cara Delevingne Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease (a disease with an unclear cause that is characterized by inflammation caused by dysfunction of the immune system) that causes inflammation in the body. There may be visible signs of the inflammation such as raised plaques (plaques may look different for different skin types)
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If we could see the world through the eyes of a child, we would see the magic in everything – Chee Vai Tang Those little eyes! Don’t they pull at your heart strings when you look into a child’s eyes? But as cute as they are, our children’s eyes must also be healthy. As August is Children’s Eye Health and
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“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Bare feet and barbecues. Sunshine and swimming pools. Warm summer days are here! Sure, we want to enjoy the next few months with some outside time. But caution is needed. Why? Overexposure to UV rays can cause serious health issues. July is UV
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Many people don’t realize that children can develop arthritis. However, according to the National Arthritis Research Foundation, 300,000 children in America have arthritis¹. Since July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, let’s be aware that kids get this debilitating disease too. And since knowledge is power, we can use this awareness to offer comfort and help to sufferers and their families.
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Atlanta, Georgia, June 21, 2021: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brand New in 2021! Introducing the Hausted EPC500 — The Most Versatile Procedure Chair on the Market Features: Smart Caster Technology with auto-braking and advanced steering for improved patient and staff safety Industry-Leading Height Range — 20 inches (51 cm) to 40 inches (102 cm) for greater procedural flexibility Highest Chair Weight
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