Why Strength Training is So Important Strength training isn’t just for athletes or bodybuilders. It’s one of the most effective ways to improve your overall health, stay active, and feel strong at any age. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to prevent one, resistance training offers a wealth of benefits that extend far beyond the gym. Building Muscle  Muscles do far more than just helping us lift weights. Muscles also have a large role in glucose regula...

Injuries Impact More Than Just the Body Part Injuries aren’t just about physical pain—they affect every part of our lives. They can make it harder to work, strain relationships, and take away the things we love to do. When life feels out of balance, it’s natural for mental health to take a hit. If you’ve ever felt like your injury is bigger than the physical pain, you’re not imagining it. This study suggests mental health challenges like depression and anxiety aft...

The Powerful Connection Between Exercise and a Longer, Healthier Life In a world where the quest for health and longevity often leads us toward the latest health fads and miracle supplements, perhaps the most potent tool for extending our years and improving our quality of life is right under our noses: exercise. In part of his enlightening book, "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity," Peter Attia unpacks the profound impact of physical activity on our lifespan and healthspan, urging ...

Gratitude November is commonly associated with the practice of Gratitude. This time of year, we tend to reflect on the people and things we appreciate the most as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. What is not as commonly discussed is that practicing gratitude (in November and all year long) has significant health benefits! Maybe enough to balance out all the holiday goodies we consume? I’m not sure. The World Health Organization defines health as “A state of complete physical, m...

What to Expect When you Experience an Episode of Back Pain When you experience an acute episode of low back pain, you probably want to know what is causing the pain, what can be done about it, and how long it will take you to recover. Understanding what to expect can be an important part of the healing process. Although the course of back pain can vary quite a bit from one individual to the next, there are general observations that apply to most people: In by far the majority of cases, imagi...