Archive - October 2015

  For 1 in 8 American women, breast cancer will become a reality. Medical advances and new research have increased understanding of this harsh reality, but lingering myths can make the time of detection and diagnosis unnecessarily rocky. Knowledge is power, and NARA wants you to be equipped with the truth rather than misconception. Check out a couple of debunked myths, courtesy of The American Cancer Society: Claim: Breast cancer is hereditary and you don’t need to be concerned as long... Read More

  It’s a fact of life: kids love Halloween. For them, dressing up in zany costumes and trick-or-treating with friends leads to mounds and pounds of candy. But for children with diabetes, binging on candy isn’t a healthy – or safe – option. NARA encourages parents of diabetic children to have a plan that allows their kiddos to enjoy all the perks of Halloween in a smart way, candy consumption included. Plan Ahead Your child may ask it dozens of times a day, but this... Read More

[caption id="attachment_2074" align="alignnone" width="600"] Exercising safely is important to help you regain fitness and avoid injury.[/caption]   NARA members are physical therapy providers dedicated to helping patients recover from injury with customized physical therapy programs. But for many people, avoiding injury while exercising is easier said than done, especially as we get older. As we age, it becomes more important to know our limits and to listen to our bodies to avoid injury. Tip... Read More