Concussions are the most common head injuries among athletes. One in 5 American high school football players suffers from a concussion annually. When an athlete should return to play following a head injury requires special consideration.

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Baring your shoulders this summer? Wish they were both strong and defined? Perform lateral raises to tone and strengthen your shoulder muscles.

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Iridology and so-called muscle testing are utilized as a basis for recommending NSP products. Iridology is a pseudoscience according to which one’s health status can be appraised by examining the iris (the colored portion of the eye surrounding the pupil). Iridologists claim to diagnose “imbalances” that can be corrected with vitamins, minerals, herbs and similar products. In “Iridology Simplified” (1980), which is on NSP’s suggested reading list, chiropractor Bernard Jensen states: “By knowing in advance one’s weak tissues and organs, as can be revealed by iridology, it is possible to supply needed nutrients and thereby prevent unnecessary illness and disease from occurring.”

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Sometimes the best innovations come from taking a good idea and making it better. When the staff of the KeyCorp Health and Fitness Center created the Tour de Key health promotion program, they realized the basic concept was nothing new: participants “traveling” across an imaginary route by earning miles for exercising. But KeyCorp saw a way to expand upon the idea and make a stronger impact on the health of its employees. To do this, it took a more holistic approach, awarding participants for an array of healthful habits, from drinking eight glasses of water a day to wearing their seatbelts.

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Just as you prepare your home for cooler weather, it is important to prepare yourself before continuing your exercise routine outdoors. Cold-weather walking can be enjoyable if you dress properly and it can be miserable if you don’t. Follow these simple tips and before you know it will be spring!

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Chest:
Standing up, hold a club behind you with your palms up. Bend your knees slightly as you raise your arms, and stick your chest out while moving your elbows and shoulders backward and up-ward. Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together and inhale as you try to feel the stretch in your chest. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds, and then relax.

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Partial Squats:
Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands on hips. Bend from the hips and slowly sit back 2-10 inches. Make sure your knees don’t go past your toes!

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For golfers, flexibility ensures posture and balance and reduces the chance of injuries due to overuse. Perhaps more importantly, it also means a swing that is smoother and uses less energy.

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The most important piece of your golf equipment is your body. Yet, how much time and attention is paid to this fundamental truth? If you said none, or virtually nil, at least you’re telling the truth.

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