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It can be tempting to drastically change your health habits at the start of a New Year. Whether your goal is to lose a few pounds, lower your cholesterol, or even just visit your health providers more regularly, instant results are not realistic. Most people fall off the “health and wellness” train a few months [...]
Staying active through the winter is vital to your overall health and there are many ways to go about keeping your body in motion no matter how cold or dark it may be outside. “It is common for people to exercise less during the winter months,” said Nicholas Durst, a Physical Therapist at Prowers Medical [...]
By John Ruibal, MS, RDN The weather is getting cooler, the days are shorter and the holiday season is here with many gatherings and celebrations to attend – now is the time to keep your exercise and eating plans in focus. Food is part of most holiday gatherings and celebrations; with a little planning, [...]
Did you know that being active and moving your body can help you manage pain and other chronic conditions? It can also help you recover from injuries quicker and reduce the risk of future injury and chronic disease. Helping patients through movement is what physical therapists do best, which is why October is National Physical [...]
By John Ruibal, MS, RDN, CSSD, Registered Dietitian at Prowers Medical Center This fall, as children head back out to participate in school and recreational sports, we must remind them to prepare themselves with healthy habits. Whether your student-athlete partakes in football, softball, volleyball or cross country, what they eat makes a difference in [...]
Exercise is not only important for weight loss and a healthy heart — it also keeps our joints healthy. Since your joints are the connections that allow you to bend your elbows, knees, hips and shoulders, they get a lot of use without us even realizing it. As we age, the healthy cartilage that keeps [...]
By John Ruibal, MS, RDN, CSSD, Prowers Medical Center Dietitian Summertime is upon us! Now is the perfect time to take advantage of longer days. Get outside, get active and supercharge your fitness routine. Make the most out of the great areas in and around our community by taking your exercise routine outdoors. The [...]
2020 was a very unique year for everyone. We had to juggle what life threw at us during a worldwide pandemic; everything we knew to be normal changed right before our eyes. This shift caused some of us to lose sight of the healthy habits we once knew. The new year is a perfect time [...]
