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More evidence that movement and exercise are fundamental to the health of the body, and also to the brain and nervous system.

Reduction of Movement in Neurological Diseases: Effects on Neural Stem Cells Characteristics Reduction of Movement in Neurological Diseases: Effects on Neural Stem Cells CharacteristicsPosted on December 6, 2018December 4, 2018 by Wendy Walker More evidence that movement and exercise are fundamental to the health of the body, and also to the brain and nervous system. As a neurological physi...

Most Americans don’t move enough despite proven benefits, such as reduced risk of cancer and chronic diseases, and improved bone health, cognitive function, weight control, and overall quality of life.
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Nearly two-thirds of people who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke have excess fat around the middle of the body.

Many people at risk of heart disease and stroke have excess abdominal fat Nearly two-thirds of people who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke have excess fat around the middle of the body (central obesity), according to findings from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) EUROASPIRE V survey.

According to a recent study, individuals may be more likely to be hospitalized due to the flu or another respiratory virus if they are underweight or at the higher end of the obesity scale.

Weight may affect the risk of flu hospitalization Hospitalization due to flu or flu-like viruses is more likely in underweight adults or those with obesity in the morbid range or higher, says a new study.

After a motorcycle accident led to the above-knee amputation of her right leg, Dani Burt was determined to maintain and promote an active lifestyle. As a result, she became both an adaptive surfing champion and a physical therapist.
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A new understanding of this link could suggest new therapies for students with drinking problems.

Study finds upward link between alcohol consumption and physical activity in college students Upending conventional wisdom that physical activity can be a healthy deterrent to alcohol consumption, University of Houston Moores professor of psychology Clayton Neighbors is examining the relationship between the two in college students. In prior work, Neighbors concluded that as activity goes up...

New research in mice finds that a single workout activates a brain circuit associated with a lower appetite, lower blood sugar levels, and better metabolism. Moreover, this effect lasted for 2 days after the workout. The findings may help improve blood sugar metabolism in people with diabetes.

Just one workout offers long-lasting metabolic benefits New research suggests that we may need less physical activity than we thought to reap the benefits of exercise for our metabolism.

Early Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Associated With Lower Imaging Rates, Opioid Prescriptions, and Overall Cost

Study: Early Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Associated With Lower Imaging Rates, Opioid Prescriptions, and Overall Cost Tuesday, December 04, 2018Study: Early Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Associated With Lower Imaging Rates, Opioid Prescriptions, and Overall Cost In findings on neck pain that echo the results of similar studies on low back pain, researchers have identified an association between early consultation....

Can the true culprit actually be a lot easier to fix?

Bad Posture Isn't Why Your Back Is Killing You, Says This Physical Therapist The true culprit is actually a lot easier to fix.

How to help people living with Alzheimer’s disease

How to help people living with Alzheimer’s disease Learn more about Alzheimer’s in our two-part physical therapy courses.