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                                    • Study to Examine Benefits of Pre-Operative Fitness on Surgery Outcomes

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                                      |Date: July 07, 2015
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                                      Study to Examine Benefits of Pre-Operative Fitness on Surgery Outcomes

                                      Study to Examine Benefits of Pre-Operative Fitness on Surgery Outcomes

                                      2015 marks the start of the 12th year of our research department. 2015 will see us initiate a study to ev ...

                                      2015 marks the start of the 12th year of our research department. 2015 will see us initiate a study to evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative optimization of patients undergoing hip and knee repla ...

                                      July 07, 2015
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                                    • 7 Tips to Help Keep You Solidly on Your Feet

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                                      |Date: April 29, 2015
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                                      7 Tips to Help Keep You Solidly on Your Feet

                                      7 Tips to Help Keep You Solidly on Your Feet

                                      Did you know falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence among older adults? Physical ch ...

                                      Did you know falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence among older adults? Physical changes, your health condition and even the medications you’re taking can make falls more likely. ...

                                      April 29, 2015
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                                    • Boost Your Mood with Exercise

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                                      |Date: March 17, 2015
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                                      Boost Your Mood with Exercise

                                      Boost Your Mood with Exercise

                                      Have you ever tried exercise to relieve stress or a bad mood? Chances are you felt better afterward. Scie ...

                                      Have you ever tried exercise to relieve stress or a bad mood? Chances are you felt better afterward. Scientific research has demonstrated that the link between exercise and mental health is strong, th ...

                                      March 17, 2015
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                                    • The Affects of Fitness on the Aging Process

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                                      |Date: November 03, 2014
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                                      The Affects of Fitness on the Aging Process

                                      The Affects of Fitness on the Aging Process

                                      In a recent article in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons September, 2014 the aut ...

                                      In a recent article in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons September, 2014 the authors Bryan Bobat, M.D. et al discussed decades of research looking at the aging process and the ...

                                      November 03, 2014
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                                    • Ditch the Diet: Eat Smart

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                                      |Date: May 23, 2014
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                                      Ditch the Diet: Eat Smart

                                      Ditch the Diet: Eat Smart

                                      Q: What diet plan is right for me? Learning how to maintain a healthy weight can be complicated and confu ...

                                      Q: What diet plan is right for me? Learning how to maintain a healthy weight can be complicated and confusing. There’s an entire industry built around weight loss and hundreds of diets: Atkins, Paleo, ...

                                      May 23, 2014
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                                    • Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

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                                      |Date: April 02, 2014
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                                      Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

                                      Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

                                      It’s never too late to start being more active. With today's medical technology and scientific advances, ...

                                      It’s never too late to start being more active. With today's medical technology and scientific advances, the average life expectancy for men and women is increasing. With longer lives, people are plac ...

                                      April 02, 2014
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                                    • Exercising for Two is as Important as Eating Healthily for Two!

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                                      |Date: November 18, 2013
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                                      Exercising for Two is as Important as Eating Healthily for Two!

                                      Exercising for Two is as Important as Eating Healthily for Two!

                                        Gestational diabetes, elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy, and preeclampsia, a form of hi ...

                                        Gestational diabetes, elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy, and preeclampsia, a form of high blood pressure, are two of the most common pregnancy complications. They are both potentiall ...

                                      November 18, 2013
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                                    • Walk the Walk…

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                                      |Date: October 13, 2013
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                                      Walk the Walk…

                                      Walk the Walk…

                                        Walking is great exercise and is accessible to everyone. The Centers for Disease Control and Preve ...

                                        Walking is great exercise and is accessible to everyone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate physical acti ...

                                      October 13, 2013
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                                    • Am I Really Ready for that 5k, 10k, or Marathon?

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                                      |Date: September 12, 2013
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                                      Am I Really Ready for that 5k, 10k, or Marathon?

                                      Am I Really Ready for that 5k, 10k, or Marathon?

                                        It’s becoming increasingly popular to run through mud, get splashed with soap suds, and bombarded ...

                                        It’s becoming increasingly popular to run through mud, get splashed with soap suds, and bombarded with colored paint as creative 5ks and marathons are this summer’s hot trend. After completing ...

                                      September 12, 2013
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                                    • Get Fit Tip! One Step or Two: Which Gives You the Bigger, Better Burn?

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                                      |Date: June 27, 2013
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                                      Get Fit Tip! One Step or Two: Which Gives You the Bigger, Better Burn?

                                      Get Fit Tip! One Step or Two: Which Gives You the Bigger, Better Burn?

                                        I hope you've been trying the stair climbing workouts I posted on June 20. Have you ever wondered ...

                                        I hope you've been trying the stair climbing workouts I posted on June 20. Have you ever wondered whether climbing one step at a time or two, burns more calories? In December of last year a stu ...

                                      June 27, 2013
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