Hypertension is one risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. Several factors can lead to the development of hypertension such as age, race, gender, family history, genetics, obesity, physical inactivity or diet. Although we are not in control of many of these factors, we are in total control of the foods we consume. The DASH diet
Many people in the United States consume a diet high in calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, salt, and alcohol. These unhealthy dietary patterns are putting many people at risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer, which have become the leading causes of death in the United States. The Dietary Guidelines are
It has been reported that individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) experience 30% more falls and have a 20% greater risk of fractures as those without OA.1 Older adults with arthritis are more than twice as likely to have two or more falls as those without arthritis and up to 50% of people with OA experience a
Portion control is a huge part of weight loss and when it comes to pasta, consuming the recommended serving size can be difficult for most people. Traditional pasta is made with refined wheat flour. The refining process of flour involves removing fiber, vitamins and minerals out of the wheat. Therefore, these noodles lack many important
The food label was introduced with the goal of helping consumers make healthier food choices. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized a new food label for packaged foods that will make it even easier for you to make informed choices that support a healthy diet. Some of the changes that have been
One-on-one personal training sessions are available with Ed Farrell at our Physical Solutions office locations. In addition to his practice in physical therapy, Ed has certifications in strength and conditioning with extensive experience in sports performance training, endurance sports, golf, strength and conditioning and bodybuilding. Tapping into these unique qualifications and experiences will allow each
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and effects over 30 million people in the US alone. Worldwide, 9.6% of men and 18% of women over the age of 60 have osteoarthritis. 80% of those people have limited movement and 25% are unable to perform daily activities. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in
Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day. However, many people often skip breakfast because they were not hungry, did not feel like eating or they were too busy. When you go without breakfast, you are depriving your body of calories, which it has not had since the last time you
The Fitness Challenge Costs $100 to participate and includes the following: 6 weeks of twice weekly circuit training workouts designed and supervised by one of our Physical Solutions fitness staff members Free Injury Screening on the first day of the program Free pre and post-program body composition assessment to measure your improvement Free Physical Solutions
MyPlate depicts the key elements of a healthy diet. It emphasizes fruit, vegetable, grain, protein and dairy food groups. The goal of MyPlate is for people to think about building a healthy plate at mealtimes. This is a visual reminder to help consumers find a healthy eating style that fits their lifestyle. MyPlate recommendations allow you to still