To Ice... or Not to Ice?
…Now that’s a good question. We all experience aches and pains due to minor injuries, age, workouts, sports, yard work, or just life in general. We have all, also then, had the dilemma of deciding whether to treat the pain with ice or heat. Here are a few rules of thumb to help you decipher that question and get the appropriate treatment needed to speed your recovery. Ice and heat have opposite effects on the body. Heat dilates the capillaries thus increasing blood flow t


LIVING LONG AND LOVING IT
Move it or lose it. We have all heard this. We know we need to keep our bodies moving if we are going to continue to be able to do all the things we love to do. So, let’s make sure we move with a little exercise a few times a week. Some of the best exercise for us as we age is walking, swimming, and light weight training. Let me share with you some ideas on how to have fun moving your booty. Walking is a great exercise and all we need to do is put on some comfortable shoes an