Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 2017 - January 2018, Health
Adults of all generations, from millennials to baby boomers and “maturers,” struggle with managing stress. Life can often be chaotic. When we are stressed, the body releases hormones adrenaline and cortisol. This increases heart rate and blood pressure, and interferes...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Apr 1, 2013 | April - May 2013, Articles, Health
Last issue, Feb/Mar, I talked about the importance of stretching and staying flexible to maintain function. I focused on stretches for the lower body. In this issue, we’re going to look at some upper body stretches. First, remember to warm your muscles up. You can do...
Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer | Feb 1, 2013 | Articles, February - March 2013, Health
We all know exercise and staying active plays a big role on how we age, but a lot of us forget about the importance of stretching and staying flexible. Tight short muscles create muscle imbalances, which leads to loss of function and range of joint motion. Not to...
