National Sleep Awareness Month
March is National Sleep Awareness Month! Although many people enjoy sleep, we rarely get a sufficient amount. In fact, only 67% of adults and 22% of high school students get adequate sleep. On top of this, 3 out of 5…
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Don’t Forget to Exercise!
We all know exercise keeps us strong and maintains our weight, but did you know it also helps brain function and can prevent the onset of cognitive decline? Aerobic exercise improves memory, delays the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, and even…
Heavy Backpacks: Stresses on the Spine
As the summer winds down and school starts, children are toting around heavy backpacks full of books and supplies. Children from elementary to high school have a variety of supplies in their bags: laptops, books, athletic gear, lunch boxes, water…
Beat the Heat with H20
As the Oklahoma summer heats up, adequate hydration is of the utmost importance. Did you know your body is 60% water?! In order to keep that level maintained, H20 is crucial. Not only does water help keep you cool, but…
Osteoporosis: How to Make a Positive Impact on Your Bone Health
Most of us know someone who struggles with Osteoporosis, or Osteopenia. 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men have had fractures related to Osteoporosis. What you may not know is that there is more you can do for…
Fight Depression with Meditation & Movement
Move Better, Feel Better is on the back of our t-shirts at Impact Rehab & Wellness. It’s something we try to instill in our patients. Sometimes something as simple as breathing and moving can help you feel better! 15 million…
Southwest Salmon Chowder
Eat Better, Feel Better With the weather turning colder, many of us are making soup for dinner. After all, it’s a simple way to stay warm and there are many different types to choose from. This recipe for salmon chowder…
Move More, Feel Better, and Live Longer!
Do you have 11 minutes a day for your health? We all know that we need to be more active and exercise regularly. This can be hard, especially for those who suffer from chronic illness. Going to the gym is…
Can my diet make my back pain better?
Back pain affects most adults and limits quality of life. Usually, people are given the option of pain medication or physical therapy, and sometimes surgery to help with the pain. What if you could take your pain into your own…
Exercise is Medicine
Did you know that a sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor for many health issues? This includes cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, bone and joint disease, depression, and premature death! Unfortunately, inactivity is on the rise due to Covid-19.…