From the PMR Blog
Practical articles on pain, injury recovery, movement, nutrition, and everyday wellness.
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June 5, 2021
Injury Prevention Tips: How to Stay Active and Avoid Re-Injury
Practical injury prevention tips for home, work and sports, plus how to lower your risk of re-injury and know when you are ready to return to full activity.
May 15, 2021
How to Strengthen Your Immune System: Habits That Actually Help
Learn how to strengthen your immune system with sleep, regular activity, a balanced diet, vaccines and stress management, and why quick fixes fall short.
April 24, 2021
Nutrition Counseling: 4 Ways It Can Improve Your Health
Nutrition counseling can help you lower health risks, manage a condition and make changes that last. Learn what to expect and how to find a qualified expert.
April 3, 2021
How to Prevent Heart Disease: Know Your Risks and Your Numbers
Learn how to prevent heart disease: which risk factors you can change, the numbers to track with your doctor and the heart attack signs that need 911.
March 13, 2021
How Much Fiber per Day Do You Need? Goals, Sources and Tips
Wondering how much fiber per day you need? Learn the daily goals for women and men, which foods deliver the most and how to add fiber without bloating.
February 20, 2021
12 Tips for Healthy Eating That Fit a Busy Life
Practical tips for healthy eating at the store, in the kitchen and on the go, plus smarter snacks and drinks so eating well fits a busy schedule.
January 30, 2021
Adult Onset Food Allergy: Why It Happens and What to Do Next
An adult onset food allergy can appear even to foods you have eaten for years. Learn common triggers, how allergists diagnose it and when to use epinephrine.
January 9, 2021
What Causes Childhood Obesity? Genes, Environment, Sleep and More
What causes childhood obesity? Learn how genes, food, activity, sleep, stress and health conditions add up, and when to talk with your child's pediatrician.
December 19, 2020
Food Allergy Elimination Diet: How to Find Your Trigger Safely
A food allergy elimination diet can help pinpoint a trigger when done with an allergist. Learn how it works, how foods are retested and how to stay nourished.
November 28, 2020
Abdominal Muscle Strain: Symptoms, Recovery and Red Flags
An abdominal muscle strain hurts when you twist, cough or sit up. Learn the symptoms, how to tell it from a hernia, self-care steps and when to see a doctor.
November 7, 2020
Low Potassium Foods: What to Eat When You Need Less Potassium
Told to limit potassium? See low potassium foods by food group, how portions and cooking change potassium, hidden sources and when to call your doctor.
October 17, 2020
Low Sodium Diet: How Much You Need and How to Cut Back
A low sodium diet starts with knowing your limit. Learn daily sodium targets, where hidden salt comes from, how to read labels and how to keep food tasty.