Physically active people have less brain shrinkage and deterioration than those who got less exercise, according to a study of almost 700 people born in 1936 recently published in the Journal Neurology.

Today Wal-Mart's 2700 U.S. stores began offering more vaccinations.  From influenza and pneumonia to shingles, meningitis, hepatitis and the human papillomavirus,  a registered nurse at a pop up kiosk can help add to the $29 billion dollars WalMart takes in annually from prescription and over the counter drugs  in the USA.

Today Wal-Mart's 2700 U.S. stores began offering more vaccinations.  From influenza and pneumonia to shingles, meningitis, hepatitis and the human papillomavirus,  a registered nurse at a pop up kiosk can help add to the $29 billion dollars WalMart takes in annually from prescription and over the counter drugs  in the USA.

One of the challenges of assessing posture is the act of telling someone you are observing them changes what you are observing. It's kind of like what we learned about Heisenberg in physics: looking at an electron means you are forcing a commitment to where it is OR how fast it's going...

School is back in session (or right around the corner).  Kids return to the classroom, sitting hunched over desks, computers, and books, carrying heavy backpacks to and fro.  As healthcare providers, we know that this is detrimental to children’s posture and spinal health.  This is why “Back to School” is a prime opportunity to educate students and their parents about the importance of StrongPosture.

With Posture Month quickly approaching, it is a good time to examine how you as a healthcare professional can promote healthy posture your patients.

The trend towards exercise creates an opening for those of us focused on posture. Posture Month is an opportunity to create awareness of an important issue affecting how well they exercise, as well as how they can avoid injuries and maximize the benefits of their workout. The first step in building the value of helping people to strengthen their posture.