Feb 23, 2017 / Did You Know?

An analysis by the Journal of the American Medical Association on United States health care spending, revealed that low back and neck pain accounted for the third highest amount of spending at $87.6 billion.

Nov 19, 2019 / Health Tips

Are you or is someone you know experiencing memory issues? Memory loss is common among older adults, but all is not lost. Research shows older adults with dementia may be able to slow, even reverse memory loss.

Sep 1, 2020 / Did You Know?

A March 2020 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who take more steps daily greatly lower their risk of an early death from any cause.

Feb 4, 2020 / Did You Know?

Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition. New guidelines say people with a recent heart failure diagnosis should seek care from a physical therapist.

Sep 22, 2016 / Health Tips

Escalating use of prescription opioids for pain management has drastically contributed to America's opioid epidemic.

Jun 26, 2018 / Did You Know?

A Health Services Research study shows that using it as a first-line approach not only saves money, but also dramatically reduces the chance of receiving a prescription for dangerous opioids.

Sep 3, 2013 / Did You Know?

A study published in the American Journal of Public Health suggests that obesity is more deadly than previously thought.

Aug 17, 2015 / Did You Know?

People often link aging with physical decline.But research suggests that improvements in physical function are possible well into older adulthood.

Feb 28, 2019 / Health Tips

Physical activity means moving your body and using your muscles and energy more than you do when resting.

Dec 9, 2016 / Did You Know?

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines to reduce the long-term use of opioids to treat most pain, a Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation survey highlights several factors contributing to ongoing use.