http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog Building Better Health for Every Aspect of Your Life Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:42:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Regular physical activity is not only great for weight loss and staying in shape, it can also provide many different health benefits. Research has shown that regular physical activity can help improve the quality of your life as well as reduce the risk of disease.  Studies have also shown that people ... http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog/sportscare/health-benefits-exercise/ Childhood obesity is currently an epidemic in the United States as well as the world. It is estimated that one out of five children between 6 and 17 are overweight. Because of this, millions of children have a much greater chance of developing obesity-related disorders like heart disease or diabetes. Parents ... http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog/wellnesscare/childhood-obesity/ What exactly is blood pressure? Arteries carry blood from your heart to the rest of the body, and the "pressure" is the force of the blood against artery walls. Blood is pumped out of the heart into the arteries each time the heart beats, at which time your blood pressure is ... http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog/wellnesscare/blood-pressure/ Working out regularly is great for your body, but many times people jump right into it without warming up first--and this can actually be harmful.  Warming up loosens your muscles and joints, making them less prone to injuries. Warm ups get the fluids in your joints flowing which helps decrease the ... http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog/sportscare/warming-up-exercise/ Kids have been wearing backpacks to school for a long time.  These days, there are no shortage of styles, colors and fabrics available. Compared to other types of bags, backpacks are a good choice because their weight is supported by the abdominal and back muscles, which are some of the strongest ... http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog/wellnesscare/backpack-safety/ Since 1963, February has been recognized by the American Heart Association as American Heart Month.  It was designated as such because cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of people in the United States.  Coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack, is the most common ... http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog/wellnesscare/american-heart-month/ It's winter again in the Northern Hemisphere, and as much as we may wish for it--there is still no cure for the common cold. Fortunately, there are ways to help lower your risk of getting sick.  Here are some simple tips help prevent you from catching a cold this season. Breakfast and ... http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog/general-health-care/avoid-common-cold/ Allegheny Medical is a multi-specialty medical outpatient center providing acute primary care, laboratory services, minor emergency care, physical therapy and more--but did you know that Allegheny Medical has four distinct service lines? WorkCare, whose medical team consists of specially trained physicians, physical therapists, nurses and rehabilitation specialists helps employers build a ... http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog/allegheny-medical/allegheny-medicals-service-lines/ ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and it is one of the most common childhood disorders.  ADHD can last well into adulthood.  Some of the symptoms associated with this disorder include difficulty paying attention and staying focused, becoming bored easily and hyperactivity. Scientists do not yet know exactly what causes ... http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog/wellnesscare/alternatives-treating-adhd/ A stroke occurs due to cell death when there is inadequate blood flow to the brain. When the flow of blood is interrupted, brain cells are not able to receive vital supplies of nutrients and oxygen. The majority of strokes are caused by the blockage of a neck or brain ... http://www.alleghenymedical.com/blog/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-plays-important-role-stroke/