Falls don’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. With the right fall prevention strategies and balance training, you can maintain your independence and confidence well into your golden years. Here’s everything you need to know about preventing falls and building better balance. Â The Sobering Reality of Senior Falls Every year, one in […]
The Benefits Of Our Pilates Tower Classes The Pilates Tower: A Dynamic Apparatus for Whole-Body Transformation As a Romana-certified Pilates instructor and licensed physical therapist with over 20 years of experience, I love our Tower Classes. The work on the Tower helps refine your Pilates fundamentals and builds your practice. We’re here to help! The […]
A firm handshake is a great indicator of longevity as it is linked to better health outcomes like cardiovascular disease and stroke. As physical therapists and wellness experts with over 20 years of experience, we know the value of building total body strength for injury recovery, daily function, and quality of life. While often overlooked, […]
The Swim Across America Maryland event raised over 200K this year, the 2nd highest in the nation!  This year the SAA-Baltimore Personal Challenge 2020 replaced the open water swim, calling participants to chose their own challenge for their fund-raising goal. Our team raised $4454!  Here is a video that Annie made of the different teams and […]
With more time spent at home, many people have taken up bird watching as a hobby. If you are new to birdwatching, the Audobon Society has a link of Maryland Specific resources to help you get started identifying birds and connecting with other local birdwatchers in the area. Appreciating the color, sounds and personalities of the birds […]
This fast company article explains the science behind the aging process and examples of lifestyle traits that can exacerbate a decline in cognition. It also offers a three-point plan to promote âresilient agingâ by activating neurogenesis in the brain. At Mind Body, we take health and wellness seriously and work one-on-one with individuals to develop […]
Here is an interesting article about the effects reading has on the brain, specifically when reading fiction. When we read a novel, we follow characters in their journey through pain, struggle and joy. The article explains that reading fiction “brings us access to a characterâs interior world in a way we normally do not with journalism, […]
It’s that time of year again! As summer winds down to a close it’s our last chance to take a deep dive into the water to help raise money for cancer research. Swim Across America is a national nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for cancer research through swimming related events. Team Mind Body […]
According to this Time Magazine post, spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, is one of the fastest ways to improve your health and happiness. Being outdoors has been proven to lower stress, blood pressure and heart rate, while boosting mood and mental health. Many believe that rigorous exercise is the only way to achieve these results, but simply […]
Keeping track of our routine habits is important in improving physical health. Fit Factor is an online survey that provides users with personalized feedback to improve strength and flexibility. The survey asks several questions about daily habits and provides training videos from the American Physical Therapy Association to further explore healthy routines and how to […]
It’s Spring time! Indoor houseplants are peasant to live with AND have great health benefits! Indoor house plants can reduce stress and anxiety, humidify a dry apartment, aid in depression and naturally purify your air. This article uses NASA research to identify 6 houseplants that will naturally purify your air and describes what health components they’ll add to your […]
According to the Mayo Clinic, walking can be used to manage high blood pressure, heart disease and improve your mood.From trimming your waist to clearing your head, walking is an easy way to improve your health.