Sleep: the brain’s most active time of day

Sleep: the brain’s most active time of day

New York City is known widely as the city that never sleeps. Sleep, like food, water and air is a need. Without it, you wouldn’t survive. It’s not surprising then that poor sleep patterns have been associated with cognitive and neurological decline.  How much sleep is necessary?  Adults need approx 7-9 hrs of sleep. Many…

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Over 174,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. In localized prostate cancer (the cancer remains in the prostate), the survival rate is nearly 100%. Early detection is essential so it’s important to maintain yearly checkups with your physician. Over 31,000 men die from this disease…

Physical Therapy Isn’t Just For Pain

Physical Therapy Isn’t Just For Pain

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…

COVID-19 and Physical Therapy

COVID-19 and Physical Therapy

Many COVID 19 survivors report difficulty with increased fatigue and shortness of breath with daily activities like climbing the stairs, walking up a hill, running errands or carrying groceries. These survivors may or may not have been hospitalized. They may or may not have lead a previously healthy active lifestyle. Regardless of your starting point,…