by drfred | May 5, 2015 | Back Pain, Exercise
People who work in an office setting spend the majority of their day sitting. If this is you, chances are that you sit at your desk for at least eight hours. It’s also likely that you sit while commuting to and from work. And—after such a long day—you may decide to...
by drfred | Mar 16, 2015 | Breathing, Exercise, Weight Loss
You’ve heard that exercise can be a big help when trying to manage or lose weight. However, the benefits of regular exercise go far beyond shedding a few pounds. Here are some of the ways that an exercise routine can improve your physical health, your mood, and your...
by drfred | Dec 1, 2014 | Bones, Diet, Exercise
When it comes to leading a healthy, active lifestyle in middle age and beyond, maintaining your bone density (also called “bone mass”) is very important. To really understand the challenges associated with this—and to appreciate the opportunities—it’s necessary to...
by drfred | Aug 14, 2014 | Balance, Exercise
If you are middle-aged (40-60, by some definitions) or older, here is a 15-second self-test for you. Do you often find yourself needing to sit down or steady yourself against a table when putting on your shoes or stepping into pants? Do you increasingly need to use...
by drfred | Aug 2, 2014 | Back Pain, Balance, Chiropractic, Exercise
Back pain can have a truly negative effect on your professional life as well as your lifestyle. It can be difficult to get out of bed and make the morning commute. Then—depending on what you do for a living—pain and limited mobility can take a huge toll on your...
by drfred | May 1, 2014 | Back Pain, Chiropractic, Exercise
“Good posture” is more than an indication of whether you paid attention as a kid when your parents admonished you to “Stand up straighter” or “Don’t slump your shoulders like that”. Posture is the position in which you...
