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Quality of Life vs Quantity of Life in New York

How long we can live a healthy life is important, because living longer does not always mean living better. About one in five people live until they’re 100, but this doesn’t always mean they’re healthy. From 1990 to 2017, life expectancy has gone up by about 10 years, but everyone has a chronological age and […]

E-cigarettes have certainly taken the market by storm. They were once dubbed an answer for smokers to quit the real thing, but still keep up the habit on something healthier. But are they really healthier? And are they attracting the younger generation and encouraging them to smoke? Let’s find out what the dangers of e-cigarettes […]

Did you know that your car seat can affect the likelihood of injuring your neck in an auto accident? Well we are going to be discussing the chances in today’s article. Today’s study comes from Active Bioengineering and Biomechanics Journal from February 2017. It notes that most studies for whiplash look at the likelihood of […]

I encourage all of you reading to maintain a regimen of stretching regularly. But I need to tell you that stretching doesn’t mean you can skip the chiropractor. You may be the most enthusiastic stretcher in the world. You may be able to make your back pop. But you still need to visit a chiropractor […]

Everyone loves to eat and drink. Food and drink are part of most Holidays, festivals and vacations. And with vacation time coming at us, we know we’re going to be tempted to overindulge. The old saying goes, “A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips” and that’s the horrible truth. But in the […]

Can your diet lead to early onset arthritis? Interesting question as certain food types can reduce inflammation. Today’s research asks the question “Does diet cause arthritis?” The research done in April of 2017 looked at people who had a diet of high fatty acids, specifically a 20 percent saturated fatty acid diet with simple carbs. […]

No one works harder than nurses. These unsung heroes of the healthcare sector spend a lot of time on their feet, making them extremely prone to low back pain. Nurses suffer from this condition at a rate of between 40% to 97.9%, according to study conducted at the University Cukurova, in Turkey by Dr. Gursel […]

Kinesiology is the science of biomechanics. Addressing physiological and psychological factors, Kinesiology examines how patients move and the way this affects the body’s overall function. The tape used in kinesiology is used to promote ideal alignment by supporting muscles. It’s also used in the healing process and to prevent re-injury or new injuries. How It […]

A lot of you reading may not think about chiropractic as a pediatric specialty. But the benefits of chiropractic for kids are numerous. This post: set for life: why your kids should get a chiropractic adjustment, will serve to demystify the subject and share with you why taking your littles to the chiropractor is a […]

BMI is something many people here in New York and beyond use as a guide to monitor their weight and condition. It’s a great guide to helping a person achieve a healthy standard and to help them remain so. Today’s study comes from the annals of internal medicine March of 2017. It is a pretty […]