On Your Health 2024
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Navigating the holidays: coping with stress
The holiday season is often celebrated as a time of joy, connection and tradition. However, for many, it can also be a source of stress. Balancing family dynamics, managing expectations and navigating packed schedules can take a toll on mental well-being. Fortunately, there are practical ways to ease holiday stress while maintaining your mental health.
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Unlocking the mysteries of muscles: Electromyography explained
Ever felt a strange twinge or weakness in your muscles and wondered what’s going on beneath the surface? Electromyography (EMG) is one of the tools a Rowan-Virtua NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute physician can use to diagnose the issue.
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Embracing National Recovery Month: a time for healing and hope
National Recovery Month, observed every September, is a crucial initiative dedicated to celebrating the journeys of individuals who have overcome substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
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Unleashing Olympic potential with integrative therapies: Acupuncture
As the 2024 Summer Olympics progress, athletes are turning to acupuncture for its healing and pain relief benefits. This ancient therapy involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body, helping to manage pain and enhance performance.
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Unleashing Olympic potential with integrative therapies: Orthobiologic Injections
Continuing our exploration of integrative therapies that athletes are embracing during the 2024 Summer Olympics, we turn our attention to orthobiologic injections. Treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and prolotherapy are becoming the go-to options for those looking to harness their body’s natural healing mechanisms.
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Unleashing Olympic potential with integrative therapies: Cupping
The 2024 Summer Olympics are upon us and athletes worldwide are intensifying their training regimens, seeking every advantage to achieve peak performance. Beyond traditional training methods, many are turning to integrative therapies including cupping to enhance recovery, manage pain, and optimize overall health.