How massage therapy can give you an active, healthy summer

How massage therapy can give you an active, healthy summer (ARA) – For many people, summer means fun in the sun that includes outdoor activities like running, hiking, biking and team sports. But an active lifestyle can take a toll on the body and bring about aches and pains from muscles and joints that haven’t…

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Invest in family-healthy diets by growing half your plate

Invest in family-healthy diets by growing half your plate (ARA) – Healthy eating is defined in many different ways, but the United States Department of Agriculture replaced the former Food Pyramid with MyPlate – creating an easy visual for everyone to enjoy healthy and balanced meals. The MyPlate graphic shows a place setting. The dinner…

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How to ease arthritis pain

How to ease arthritis pain (ARA) – For the 50 million American adults currently suffering from arthritis, symptom management is the name of the game. Although it’s the leading cause of disability in the U.S., and the second most frequently reported chronic condition, there are currently no cures for the family of musculoskeletal disorders known…

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Bone health critical issue for men with prostate cancer

Bone health critical issue for men with prostate cancer (ARA) – Prostate cancer is a serious issue for men, with one in six diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. However, it is especially important for African-American men, who have a one in five chance of being diagnosed, which is the highest incident rate than…

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