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For Many Kids, Back to School Means Back to the Doctor. Here’s How Parents Can Help
With Halloween two weeks behind us and Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, most school-age children are back in the classroom and (hopefully) have adapted to the fall routine. For some kids,...
Riddle Me This: How Is Willpower Like a Muscle?
Question: How is willpower like a muscle? Answer: The more you use it, the stronger it becomes. It’s true! While we’re not all gifted with the same amount the stuff, willpower—whether you call it...
Top 5 Low-Impact Aerobic Exercises for Winter Fitness
Everyone knows that exercise is essential to maintaining your health. However, not everyone is able to perform the kinds of high-impact exercises that are hard on the joints. Whether your particular...
Balance, Reflexes and Senior Health
It’s sad but true: As we get older, our balance tends to deteriorate and our reflexes tend to slow. When you’re aware that it’s happening, it can be very frustrating. But when you’re not aware of...
Why Do Schools Perform Spinal Screenings?
Many schoolchildren around the country are required to undergo spinal screenings at school when they enter certain grades. Some states require a simple manual spinal screening, while others do the...
A Day in the Life of a Crash Test Dummy
Crash test dummies. You probably don’t think about them very much (if at all), but you may owe them much more than you realize when it comes to your health and safety on the nation’s roads....
Coping with “White Coat Syndrome”
Anxiety disorders should never be trivialized or dismissed out-of-hand. This is true even for disorders that aren’t well-recognized by the general public or are triggered in only one particular...
Focus on Footwear: The Trouble with Flip-Flops
Ask just about any chiropractor which type of footwear is the worst for your feet and back, and you’ll likely hear about two culprits: high heels and flip-flops. While high heels spell trouble for...
Myth Buster: Chiropractors Aren’t “Real” Doctors!
It’s a myth that’s as old as it is untrue: “Chiropractors aren’t real doctors.” This unfortunate misconception has permeated popular culture and has likely kept many potential patients from...
What Is Neuroplasticity?
As has been demonstrated time and again, the human brain is a true marvel of evolution. A perfect example of the brain’s complexity and adaptability is neuroplasticity—but what exactly is it?...
A Simple Change to Combat Obesity
How many times have you heard the admonishment "slow down and chew your food”? (Combat Obesity) For many people, the answer is “countless times.” But it turns out that mom was right—slowing...
Teens and Bedtime: How to Cope With Changing Sleep Patterns
Changing Sleep Patterns: Is your teenager staying up too late, only to have to rise early the next morning to catch the school bus? For growing teenagers, getting a full night’s rest is essential to...