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Warm Up (and Cool Down) to Avoid Sports Injuries

Here in Central Florida, we are fortunate to have access to a wide array of sporting activities year-round. From soccer (how about those Orlando City Lions?!) to ice hockey, and everything in between, chances are good that your favorite sport has a court or league nearby.

No Time for a Full Workout? Try ‘Exercise Snacks’

In a perfect world, you’d have time in your schedule every day for a lengthy workout session. But our hectic daily lives – filled with work and family obligations – create a world that is far from perfect.

What to Do When Back Pain Sneaks Up on You

Stretch often. Stay limber by keeping your stomach and back muscles strong. Exercises such as planks and push-ups or e stretches such as Cat-Cow or Bridge Pose can bring flexibility and strength to your spine and muscles. 

Cross Training Lets You Mix It Up for Your Muscles

When we find a sport or workout routine we enjoy, it’s hard to think about switching it up. In adolescent athletes, intense training in only one sport is called sports specialization. For adults and weekend warriors, sticking to one preferred workout is often simply a habit.

10 Ways to Lighten Up Your Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving Day is all about gratitude — and the traditional food on your table. But that doesn’t mean that the holiday menu has to be a nutritional nightmare. There are ways to keep calories in check without missing out on the flavors you love.

Giving Up Caffeine Doesn’t Have To Be a Headache

Millions of us begin each day with a welcome jolt from our morning coffee, tea or soda.

Are You Waking Up in Pain? Change Your Sleep Position

Feeling stiff and sore in the morning? The way you sleep may be to blame.

Change Your Sleep Position to Wake Up Pain-Free

Feeling stiff and sore in the morning? The way you sleep may be to blame. Some sleep positions can put pressure or strain on your body — particularly the back, neck and shoulders. Finding a comfortable sleeping position that keeps your neck and spine aligned is the best way to ensure a good night’s sleep and a pain-free morning. 

Time for Your Flu Shot (No, It’s Not Too Soon)

Although it seems as if flu season ended just a few months ago, it’s already time to get your annual flu shot again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends adults and children over 6 months get their flu vaccine by the end of October 2018.

Time for Your Flu Shot No Its Not Too Soon