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It’s become commonplace to hear women state that it’s normal to start leaking urine after they’ve had a baby. Coughing? Leak. Laughing? Leak. Running? Extra Leak. Does one just accept this as a norm, and succumb to wearing pads or even diapers for the rest of one’s life. Should You Just Accept Leakage as Part…
As the days begin to get colder, we may be inclined to want to stay inside where it is warm and comfortable. It turns out that while our early ancestors spent their days out in the wilderness hunting and foraging for food, they may also have been keeping their brains sharp. Researchers at the University…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay at home-orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying active at home difficult even if you wanted to. But this summer, things look…
You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here’s just a sampling: Physical Therapists Are The Experts in Human Movement Recent studies even show that physical activity strengthens your immune system, with a protective effect against COVID, and that staying active through middle age…
When is it safe to return to running after having a baby? While there is not a perfect prescription for exercise that applies to every mother during this period, there are a few things to consider before jumping back into your prior level of pre-pregnancy exercise. Wait at least 12 weeks New mothers are typically…