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Chronic pain and depression: These two maladies are often linked, and they can often become a vicious circle. The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Depression Both depression and chronic pain often interfere with quality of life. Sufferers often struggle to sleep, exercise, concentrate, and perform the normal functions of life and work. They may be…
Kids all over the nation are back at school and settling down to their routines. Some of these adolescents are excited to return to competitive sports. Teen athletes get great satisfaction from playing, and it can be an excellent step on a path to lifelong fitness, but they’re also at risk for injury while practicing…
Aging: Not very appealing, but better than the alternative. Aging typically accompanies a host of physical symptoms we’re not crazy about, but these symptoms vary widely. Some folks are slowed down and shuffling at 60, while others are still backpacking or playing tennis until they’re 90. We’d like to be in that second group —…
What’s your number-one secret to Healthy Aging? Starting my day off with time set aside to meditate and pray. This gives me the clarity to focus on what’s most important to me and gives me the strength to do the right things. How would you describe your job to a child? I would tell them…
Headaches are no fun. Statistics suggest that 80-90% of people suffer headaches at some point in their lives, and one person out of six experiences a headache in a given year. They can range from minor inconveniences to full-blown, painful and debilitating migraines. Three Types of Headaches Only about 5% of headaches are symptoms of…
Flip-flops. Call them thongs, call them zories, these familiar casual sandals are the essence of summer. They’re easy to put on and slip off, and they’re just a whisper away from bare-footing it. They’re cheap and fun, coming in a million and one colors. Most amusing of all, they’re a wearable daily example of onomatopoeia–a…
Many of us remember that day in gym class every year when the school nurse screened us for scoliosis. Many Minnesota students get these checks today, and with good reason: scoliosis is the nation’s most common spinal deformity and affects approximately 3 percent of Americans. While scoliosis is fairly prevalent, many of us don’t know…
Osteoporosis and How to Avoid It May is National Osteoporosis Month, so we’re spreading awareness among our community about this debilitating disorder. First the good news: it’s preventable when caught early enough, and it’s generally treatable. Like with any health issue, education is essential. There’s a wealth of information available, including the excellent website from…
April is Stress Awareness Month. (It’s also file-your-tax-return month. Coincidence? We doubt it….) Excess stress is no fun. Increasingly, however, research is finding that stress is clinically unhealthy in a variety of concrete ways. At Life Wellness Center, we focus on the triad of health. The three pillars are mental, physical, and nutritional health. Keep…
It’s that time of year again: Arch Madness! Sure, much of the country may be obsessing with basketball right now, but at Life Wellness Center, we’re thinking about your arches and the important role they play in your foot’s structure. To help support your arches while they support you, we’re offering a special on Foot…