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Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise

Exercising has the effect of making cigarettes appear less attractive, potentially aiding smokers who want to quit. The new study from the University of Exeter shows that exercise can reduce the draw of cigarettes and smoking related images designed to get the attention of smokers. The study is published in the journal Addiction.

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Protect Yourself From a Cold With Exercise

In the cold days of winter, seasonal cold infections continue to make their rounds, causing general distress and discomfort. However, there are ways to be proactive about your health - making exercise a daily part of your life can reduce the incidence of colds, according to an expert from the American College of Sports Medicine.

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Radical Cooling May Minimize Spinal Cord Damage

When a person breaks his or her neck, the delicate and vital nerve tissue of the spinal cord can be torn, setting in motion a cascade of dying nerves up and down the spine.

But a new technique that runs icy cold brine into the veins of spine injury victims to reduce their body temperature to 92 degrees for two days appears to hold promise to protect them from the cascading nerve damage and offer them hope to move and feel again.
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Chiropractic Helped U.S. Olympic Medal Count

A chiropractor who also was coach of the U.S. Olympic men's water polo team helped the group to win the silver medal in Beijing, in a match against Hungary, by providing members with daily chiropractic adjustments. "I can honestly say that without chiropractic, many Olympic athletes would not be able to perform to their potential," said Merrill Moses, the team's goalkeeper. "We take such a pounding on our bodies, especially in water polo, because it's a contact sport. I like to get a chiropractic adjustment every day just to keep my body healthy."


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Even a Little Exercise Confers Benefits

Your life can be changed - and extended - by just a little regular exercise, according to a report by a blue-ribbon U.S. panel. A commission empaneled by the federal Department of Health and Human Services says your most important exercise paraphernalia are your legs. The panel declares that a moderately paced half-hour walk five days a week will lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and many other disorders. And the benefit will be conferred even if you're overweight or obese - and regardless of your age, race or gender.


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One Simple Solution to Neck Pain: Good Posture

Treating and preventing chronic neck pain can often be successfully accomplished by something as simple as adopting correct posture while waking and sleeping. While the pain sufferer can treat the symptoms of frequent neck "cricks" with neck stretch exercises, painkillers or ice applications, the symptoms' root causes must be dealt with differently. These root causes often involve some kind of poor posture, says Dr. Brian Bruel, an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation on the one hand, and anesthesiology and pain management on the other, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Posture violators might crouch over a desk all day long, slouch on a sofa while watching TV, or contort themselves while reading.


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High Impact Means High Bone Density for Children

High impact activities like jumping and skipping has been shown to benefit bone health in adolescents. A ten minute school based intervention, provided twice a week for eight months, greatly improved bone and muscle strength in healthy teenagers when compared to regular warmups. Physiotherapist Ben Weeks said the warm-up, which included high intensity jumps and lunges of gradually increasing complexity and repetition, was specifically designed to stimulate skeletal growth. By the end of the study, students worked up to about 300 jumps per session.


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Stay Young by Running

For people who run regularly, you may be extending your disability-free, higher quality of life. When senior author, James Fries, began research on vigorous exercise in 1984, many scientists expected the results would do more harm than good. Some experts believed the long-term effect of serious running would be an onslaught of orthopedic injuries, with older runners suffering from chronic injury. But Fries believed it would improve quality of life and reduce the period at the end of a person's life where they couldn't carry out daily tasks on their own.


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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise. It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and lethargic is largely a result of being inactive. Endurance exercises like walking, swimming, jogging, biking, and rowing improves stamina and energy. Even after a few weeks in a walking program, people have more energy for activities. It Improves Mental Health: There's considerable evidence that regular physical activity can help reduce stress, manage mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, improve sleep quality, boost mood, and enhance the overall feeling of well-being.


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Specific Strength Training Relieves Chronic Neck Pain

Neck pain has become increasingly prevalent over the past two decades and is now second only to back pain, the most common musculoskeletal disorder and most common cause of disability in working Americans. Women are more likely to suffer from neck pain than are men, especially those who engage in repetitive tasks such as working at a computer keyboard. Previous studies have not proven whether or not exercise alone can treat neck pain. . However, a recent study in Arthritis Care and Research found that specific strength training exercises led to significant prolonged relief of neck muscle pain while general fitness training resulted in only minor pain reduction.


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Low Back Pain White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

The cause of low back pain can be difficult to diagnose, but it can still keep you from the activities you love and interrupt your daily life. Even if your pain is little more than a nuisance today, it can develop into a serious disorder tomorrow. Fortunately the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York can give you a real solution. Dr. Jonathan Donath is an expert at treating problems of the lower spine. He will have you back in peak condition in no time.


Spinal Decompression Rye, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Are you burdened by back pain? Back pain affects millions of Americans, and can impact everything from your ability to work to your enjoyment of everyday activities. More and more back pain suffers are turning to spinal decompression technology, which is a non-surgical method for treating back pain. At Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester, near Rye, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC uses this technology to help improve the health and the lives of his patients.


Neck Pain Relief White Plains

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Having to live with the pangs of perennial neck pain can be among the most disconcerting and unbearable feelings you can experience in your body. If a life of holding your neck is holding you back then it is time for a change. Dr. Jonathan Donath and the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester are there to provide neck pain relief even in the most egregious of cases. Spinal Decompression allows doctors to manually release the pressure that bones and tissue can place on the spinal cord. This helps give patients a greater range of motion and more comfortable movement.


Back Pain Greenburgh, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Over eighty percent of Americans will experience a spinal disorder at some point in their lives. Although less than 10% of these disorders will become chronic, it is crucial that you turn to a professional with superior education and a growing reputation for excellence. In Greenburgh, Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath is an expert in treating a wide range of spinal disorders to ease Back Pain while increasing his patient's range of functionality. He operates alongside a friendly team of experts at the impressive Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, where you will be treated like a member of the family every step of the way throughout your treatment.


Chiropractor Larchmont, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

When you're trying to find a chiropractor, it's important to seek out someone who has a commitment to patient care, a willingness to incorporate new technology, and understanding that health and wellness requires a comprehensive approach. You can find all three with Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC at Joint Effort Chiropractic in Westchester, near Larcmont, NY.


Chiropractor Scarsdale, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Back pain can be mild or severe, chronic or occasional. The majority of Americans at some point in their life will experience a form of back pain. The causes of back pain can vary from sports related injuries to compression of the spine. When your back pain prevents you from living an active life style or stops you from doing the things you once loved, professional help from a chiropractor may do your spine wonders. Chiropractic care is typically safe when employed correctly and skillfully. At Joint Effort Chiropractic, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC has successfully treated complicated and simple back problems alike, giving his patients the relief they need to continue living a comfortable life style. Dr. Donath offers his specialized services to those in the Scarsdale, Westchester NY area who are in need of safe and effective spinal care and treatment.


Herniated Disc New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call:  888-897-4870

Dr. Spiaggia and his team at Performance Rehabilitation want nothing more than to leave their clients feeling satisfied and fully capable of performing activities that once seemed beyond their ability due to their condition. In order to achieve this desired effect, Dr. Spiaggia has combined his expertise with that of a massage therapist and physical therapist, to make certain that their clients receive effective integrative care that encompasses every end of treatment. Patients can receive a multitude of treatments according to what would best treat their individual set of symptoms. Regardless of the degree of complexity of their case, Dr. Spiaggia make it their main objective to develop a treatment plan that would best suit the specific needs of each client.


Chiropractor Mamaroneck, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Looking for a chiropractor? Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of Joint Effort Chiropractic near Mamaroneck, Westchester, NY is an experienced chiropractor who can treat many different back and joint complaints.


Lumbar Pain South Side Chicago, Illinois

 Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60565

Call: 888-216-3329

Are you feeling continuous lumbar pain that just won't end? Are you tired of having to live with this condition on a daily basis? Then it's time for you choose another option, which is a life of comfort and productivity. At Synergy Pain Relief close to South Side Chicago, they are committed to deliver first-rate treatment that can have you living pain free once more.


Chiropractic Astoria, Long Island City, Queens

NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.

NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.

32-44 31st Street
Astoria, NY 11106

Call: (888) 292-7798

Do you have back pain and need a chiropractor? Then Dr. Howard Goodman, DC is the man for you. Dr. Goodman, D.C. offers chiropractic treatments for back pain at NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, 10016


Pinched Nerve Dutchess County, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Is the pain and discomfort from a pinched nerve causing you distress? Are you stuck in the in the search to find lasting relief? Have you even considered surgery because no other treatment plan has proven effective? At Westchester Spinal Decompression Center Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC offers the families of Dutchess County, New York with a safer option for lasting relief. With access to many of the best non-surgical techniques of yesterday and today, you no longer have rely on painkillers just to make it through the work day. The search for real treatment is over. Contact the Westchester Spinal Decompression center today.


Spinal Decompression Bergen County, NJ

 MedWell, L.L.C.

MedWell, L.L.C.

MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy

33 Central Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432

Call: (888) 820-2250

The right surgical procedure might help relieve your lower back or neck pain, but why go under the knife at all when there is an alternative of non-surgical spinal decompression? The treatment is painless, safe, non-invasive and drug-free; most importantly, it works. MedWell, L.L.C.'s team of physicians and physical therapists are located in Midland Park, Bergen County , NJ.


Pinched Nerve Bronx, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

A pinched nerve can have painful side effects, including sharp or burning pain, muscle weakness, and numbness. A pinched nerve is usually the result of too much pressure being applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues. Once the pressure is relieved however, nerve function returns back to normal. However, if pressure persists, chronic pain and permanent nerve damage can develop as a result. At Joint Effort Chiropractic, located near the Bronx, New York area, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC is dedicated to helping you completely restore the health of your spine.


Back Pain Scarsdale, Westchester NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Don't let Back Pain disrupt your daily routine and keep you from enjoying your life. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, based in Scarsdale, Westchester, NY, uses state-of-the-art techniques to help relieve his patients of back pain at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center.


Spinal Decompression Port Chester, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Spinal Decompression is a non-surgical, state of the art treatment for chronic back pain. DTS spinal decompression can help you get things moving again. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of Westchester Spinal Decompression Center near Port Chester, Westchester, New York understands that your hopes and dreams are too important to be stopped by back pain and he'll do whatever is necessary to make them possible again.


Chiropractor Eastchester, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

If your back injury is forcing you to spend your nights at home, isolated and alone, you don’t have to spend any more time feeling your relationships atrophy further and further because you can no longer form part of them. Dr. Jonathan Donath of Joint Effort Chiropractic near Eastchester, New York can help you have a social life again.


Pain in the Back White Plains, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Even getting out of bed in the morning can be a daunting task for those suffering from pain in the back. At Joint Effort Chiropractic in White Plains, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS offers a chiropractic treatment called spinal decompression which can relieve many types of back pain. He has helped innumerable patients to reclaim their lives.


MicroVas Somerset County, New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call: 888-871-3064

If you are suffering from Neuropathy, then Performance Rehabilitation in Somerset County, New Jersey can help you. Neuropathy is a condition where pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, and muscle weakness occur in the extremities. Broadly defined, neuropathy is an abnormal functioning of the nerves. This condition affects over two million Americans. Until recently, there has been little treatment available to patients. Now, there is an alternative/adjunctive treatment to medication, which has a 90% success rate in treating patients for pain stemming from neuropathy.


Nutritional Counseling White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

In this day and age, with all the exposure to environmental toxins and since many people have bad health, it is very important to maintain the highest degree of health possible in White Plains, New York. Fortunately, a friendly team of professionals at Westchester Spinal Decompression, led by Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS, have the most innovative means necessary to give you the specific Nutritional Counseling needed to suit your specific health needs.


Spinal Decompression Scarsdale, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Back pain can be extremely debilitating and can affect your lifestyle in a negative way. Dr. Jonathan Donath offers non-surgical treatment options for back pain sufferers, including spinal decompression therapy, which is highly effective in bringing lasting relief without the inconveniences often caused by surgery. Spinal decompression therapy is a minimally invasive way to address the source of your back pain. Dr. Donath serves patients with this state-of-the-art therapy in the Scarsdale, Westchester, NY area at the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester.