IS IT OKAY TO SKIP BREAKFAST? THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FIRST MEAL OF THE DAY

Sometimes you skip breakfast simply because you don’t have time to eat. Other times, you skip breakfast because nothing really appeals to you. This is a common occurrence for many people across the country. But when you skip breakfast, you may find that you feel just fine. It begs the question: Is breakfast really that…

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THE POSITIVE INFLUENCES OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

I became interested in physical therapy at a young age, after learning firsthand about the profound benefits it can have on a person’s health. Thanks to my personal experiences, I have long known this would be a great career for me. My mom has endured an incurable degenerative neurological disease for years. Physical therapy sessions…

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SET SAIL FOR VACATION TAKE YOUR NEXT TRIP OFFSHORE

If you’re lucky enough to have been aboard a ship under full sail, chances are you know the thrill and serenity sailing can give you. If you’ve never been but have always wanted to know what it’s like to get out on the wind and waves, there are many great options available for beginners. Here…

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HAS YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE REACHED A PLATEAU? TRY THESE 3 SUPPLEMENTS

Diet, exercise, and sleep are all essential to achieving your fitness goals, but you’re inevitably going to reach a plateau. Maybe it starts with noticing you’re not getting the gains you wanted, or you’re feeling sluggish on a daily basis. This is common when going through an exercise program, and one factor hindering your progress…

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FIRE & ICE WHEN DO YOU APPLY HEAT OR ICE TO AN INJURY?

When it comes to relieving pain, everyone has an opinion. Your mom might suggest taking pills and a nap, while your neighbor swears it’s best to walk it off. Meanwhile, yearly advancements offer more options — and opinions — for patients seeking relief. Among the plethora of available treatments, two remain constant — heat and…

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BACK IN TERRACE HEIGHTS WE’RE THRILLED TO BE HERE!

Last month, we opened a new location in Terrace Heights in East Valley. As many of you know, Peak Performance Sports & Spine was located in Terrace Heights for years prior, and we’re excited to be returning to such a great community! This second location will provide all of the treatments our first clinic has…

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STRENGTH OF MIND TIPS TO KEEP MEMORY SHARP AND IMPROVE COGNITIVE FUNCTION

Irish poet Oscar Wilde once called memory “the diary that we all carry about with us.” Of course, in Wilde’s time, the average life expectancy was less than 50 years old. As modern medicine continues to enable people to live longer, these “diaries” tend to become muddled. Fortunately, there are ways to counteract the natural…

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