People rarely notice the first signs of physical decline when they’re in the gym. They notice them while carrying groceries up the stairs, getting off the floor after playing with a grandchild, lifting a suitcase into an overhead compartment, or declining that pickleball match or regular walk with friends. You can still get the job done. It just feels harder than it used to and certainly less enjoyable....
When Did You Start Putting Yourself Last? It usually doesn’t happen all at once. A sore back at the end of the day.A knee that doesn’t love the stairs anymore.A shoulder that feels tight when you reach overhead. Nothing alarming enough to stop you — but just enough to notice. So you keep going. Because that’s what you’ve always done. You take care of the kids, the house,...
Don’t Let Holiday Stress Turn Into Pain: 3 Simple Strategies to Stay Healthy in Portsmouth, NH The holidays are meant to feel warm, festive, and joyful. But for many people here in Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, they also bring a level of stress your body can’t help but absorb. Between shopping, hosting, traveling, and trying to squeeze everything in, your nervous system can go into overdrive. And...
When I travel, I love to walk. There’s no better way to experience a new country than on foot – and Italy was no different. During my recent two-week trip, I averaged about 14,000 steps per day. Between the cobblestone streets, uneven stairs, and endless hills, my body got quite the workout. Back home here in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, I realized how much those lessons from Italy apply...
When most people think about anti-aging, they picture creams, supplements, or the latest medical breakthroughs. But one of the most powerful tools for staying young is something you’re born with – your muscles. Everyone knows muscles are key for strength and appearance, but research shows they do far more than that. Muscles act like living medicine inside your body. Every time they contract, they send out chemical signals...
We’re living in a fascinating time. People in their 60s and 70s aren’t settling for rocking chairs and a life confined to home anymore. They’re running marathons, hiking mountains, taking Pilates classes, and traveling the world. In fact, more and more people in their later decades are determined to feel like they did in their 40s and 50s – and thanks to advances in science and medicine –...
Arthritis is one of the most common conditions I see in my clinic – and one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume it’s just an inevitable part of aging, but what’s often overlooked is how much can actually be done to manage it naturally and effectively. What frustrates me most is the message many people still hear – that arthritis pain is something you just have to...
Six Ways to Keep Your Thanksgiving Festive and Fit (Portsmouth NH Healthy Holiday Tips) Thanksgiving is one of my absolute favorite holidays here on the Seacoast. I love the food, the sweets, family time, the Macy’s Day Parade, afternoon naps, and football. Traditionally, Thanksgiving means slowing down and indulging—but more and more people in Portsmouth, NH and across the Seacoast are looking for ways to stay active and...
These will be our BEST deals – on our best services – for the whole year! We wanted to give you a heads up that our Black Friday Sale is starting ELEVEN DAYS from now on Sunday – Nov 24th. This is our biggest sale of the year on our most popular services. And it’s your chance to save insane amounts of money (one of the packages gives...
I have a 10.5-year-old Black Lab/Hound-mix rescue pup (named Bodie) who I bring with me everywhere when I’m allowed. But our favorite place to hang out? Hiking trails. Bodie and I have been slowly working on finishing our “NH48”. For those of you not familiar – we’re trying to hike all of the NH White Mountain peaks that are over 4000 feet in elevation – and there are...
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