Category Archives: Heart Health

The way we run is a matter of energy and efficiency. We may ask ourselves how some people can run farther, faster and make it seem effortless. The trick is in how their body moves.  Our Body When Running Our body is like a spring; it stores energy at one point in our stride and

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Whether we are pounding the pavement for a short jog or we’re a routine racer, running is great cardiovascular training. It is a gratifying way to maintain overall fitness. Although the act of running itself may initially seem daunting if we’re not an avid runner, we will reap the physical benefits within a few weeks.

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The summer weather is here and it’s time to get moving.  It’s no secret that regular exercise is important to your overall health.  It’s still not too late to keep that New Year’s resolution you might have set for yourself to be more physically active.  So how much do you really know about exercise and

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By Sarah Herndon How healthy is your heart? Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States? February is American Heart Month and organizations like the American Heart Association and the Heart Foundation are raising awareness about ways to prevent heart disease so

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By Abbey Fecher, DPT It’s no secret that regular exercise is important to your overall health. It’s not too late to keep that New Year’s resolution you might have set for yourself to be more physically active. Exercise is defined as planned and structured physical activity with the purpose of training a specific part of

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February is American Heart Health Awareness Month and we all need to be aware how important heart health really is. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the number one killer in the U.S. CVD includes heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. You can control a number of risk factors including: Diet Physical activity Tobacco use Obesity

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