“To sit in the shade of a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment,” says Jane Austen’s character Fanny in Mansfield Park. Research continues to support the sage advice to get outside and clear our hearts and minds. Blood pressure, heart rate, and stress … [Read more...] about The Great (Local) Parklands Of Floyds Fork Are Calling…And You Must Go
Exercise and Fitness
Keep Your Bones A-OK
Our bones slowly become weaker over time as bone mass decreases, putting us at higher risk for osteoporosis. “Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become weak and fragile, which can lead to fractures,” says Dr. Beth Quinn, Director of Clinical Education and … [Read more...] about Keep Your Bones A-OK
Tips For Pain-Free Gardening
It’s finally spring, and now’s the time to get that garden in shape. Before you run out to your backyard and spend the day pulling, digging and crawling around, try some of these tips from Tori Vinson, OTR, an occupational therapist at Southern Indiana Hospital in New Albany … [Read more...] about Tips For Pain-Free Gardening
How Can You Improve Your Gut Health?
How many times have you been told to “listen to your gut,” that feeling inside that helps guide your decisions? While that sixth sense guidance can be helpful, listening to your actual gut could be one of the best health decisions you make. The gut microbiome, made up of the … [Read more...] about How Can You Improve Your Gut Health?
Try Juicing: It Can Help Increase Your Energy And Lift Your Spirits
Can you imagine consuming the variety of fruits and vegetables shown here? Does that seem overwhelming? We are exploring a new way, an especially easy way, to enjoy a variety and quantity of fruits and vegetables that might work better for you: Drinking juice — … [Read more...] about Try Juicing: It Can Help Increase Your Energy And Lift Your Spirits