First, we would like to thank veteran Roy Nivens and the Etowah Fire Department for getting our flags back up after the ropes broke. We are so proud that we are able to show respect to our country and its veterans by displaying our American and POW flags. Recently, Stephanie Shanahan, Etowah Community Center Manager, … Read more
Share on PinterestAs you help your kids navigate a return to pre-pandemic activities, medical experts say there are some common health issues they may face Jamie Grill Atlas/Stocksy United Children’s physical and mental health has been affected by the pandemic. Research has found significant increases in anxiety and depression in children from 2019 to 2020. … Read more
By Sara Slack, PT, DPT Fibromyalgia is a chronic widespread pain disorder that affects approximately 6 to 10 million Americans. While it is most common in women, it occurs in men as well as children. Fibromyalgia shares common features with many other chronic pain disorders including muscle tenderness and stiffness, difficulty with concentration and memory … Read more
Few things are more important to older adults than their independence — being able to do what they’d like when they’d like. But independence can be fleeting. Something unexpected, like a fall, can change everything. That’s why it’s important for older adults and their loved ones to take steps now to reduce the risk of … Read more
If you are spending too much time looking at your smartphone, tablet, computer, or TV screen, you aren’t doing your eyes any good, you’re most likely to be seriously damaging them. When you spend too much time doing this, your eyes are straining too much, they get tired too quickly, and your eyesight drops. Poor … Read more
Never lose sight of it. Regular physical activity is not only good for our overall well-being, but also takes care of dryness and itching of the eyes, according to a study released this month by the University of Waterloo, Canada. “Dry eyes has become a common problem due to excessive use of digital screens. In … Read more
What is the Peloton Guide? Credit: Reviewed / Esther Bell The Guide is Peloton’s strength training camera that lets you keep tabs on your form. The Guide is Peloton’s home strength training system. It’s a compact smart camera—roughly 6 ½ inches long by 2 inches high by 2 ½ inches wide, or the size of … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic made children stuck at home with less physical activity or outdoor play and only online classes and games to indulge in. Lack of physical activity has led to an increase in obesity among children and this may affect the children’s health drastically unless we act soon. A study published in the journal, … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic made children stuck at home with less physical activity or outdoor play and only online classes and games to indulge in. Lack of physical activity has led to an increase in obesity among children and this may affect the children’s health drastically unless we act soon. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A study published in … Read more
10 everyday hacks to lead a healthier and happier life Photo: iStock New Delhi: From maintaining a healthy diet to keep up with a consistent exercise routine, a lot goes into ensuring a healthy body and mind. However, due to a hectic lifestyle, it can get quite difficult to keep a track of one’s health. … Read more