Recent Posts in Wellness Category

Stretches for Your Upper Back Whether you're a professional athlete or you work out to stay in shape, upper-back tension can keep you from reaching your fitness goals. Try adding some of these stretches to your fitness routine to take it to the next level. ...

Understanding Sources of Neck Pain Many of us are familiar with the aches and pains associated with having a stiff neck. But you may find yourself wondering what brought this on in the first place? The health experts at Methodist Sports Medicine are here ...

How to Look After Your Spinal Health When it comes to supporting your health, we rarely think about how we can keep our spines in top condition—that is, until you’re plagued with back pain. Fortunately, many sources of back pain and discomfort can be ...

Poor posture poses more of a problem than being visually unappealing; it can actually wreak havoc on your back and neck health. The orthopedic experts at Methodist Sports Medicine are here to break down how your posture affects your spine health and how ...

Stretches that Offer Relief for Back Pain Many people find themselves pushing through minor aches and pains, but lower back pain can be hard to ignore. Fortunately, yoga and dynamic stretching can help to give you some relief. Cobra Pose Practicing the ...

Everything You Need to Know About Concussions According to the Brain Injury Research Institute (BIRI), an estimated 1.6-3.8 million recreation-related concussions affect Americans each year. With such shockingly high statistics, it is essential that ...

Properly Return to Activity Following a TBI Whether you've taken a nasty spill or experienced some impact that has resulted in a concussion, it is essential that you take the right precautions before jumping back into physical activity. The experts at ...

Swimming. Cycling. Running. Repeat. I’ll be participating in my first Olympic-style triathlon this fall, with several sprint (half-length) triathlons leading up to the big day. I chose this goal for two reasons: First, I love a good physical challenge, and ...

Our bodies are swarming with bacteria. In fact, more than 100 trillion bacteria live in the digestive system alone. That’s more than the number of cells in a person’s body. But don’t worry — many of these bacteria are needed for the human body to function ...

Just like many people starting their fitness journey, I thought all I needed to do to get swimsuit-ready abs was 100 crunches every night before bed and POOF! Abs so defined, Gigi Hadid would be jealous. So when my routine didn’t produce the same look as ...

As an acai craze officially sweeps the nation, the Amazonian berry is showing up in smoothies, pureed bowls of fruit, juices, tea, and more. For those unfamiliar with acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee), the grape-size purple berries grow on a type of palm tree ...

Is your morning routine missing something important, like breakfast? “Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day,” says Carey Shore, MS, RD, LD, wellness coach and program coordinator at Methodist Dallas and Methodist Richardson Medical ...

It’s easy to fall into the pattern of eating the same thing over and over again. We are creatures of habit, after all. In your quest to find something different to pack for lunch or make the family for dinner, don’t forget to include soups in the rotation. ...

Cinnamon is synonymous with the holidays and cider or a hot coffee, or your favorite sugary cereal growing up. But cinnamon has also been touted for its health benefits for centuries. Recently, there’s been an upswing in natural remedies - using spices and ...

Like vehicles, our bodies require scheduled checkups to perform properly. But unlike automobiles, our bodies don’t always alert us when something is going on. This is why it’s important to schedule regular checkups with a primary care provider — especially ...

The average person is made up of 60 percent water. Needless to say, hydration is very important. Fluid needs vary greatly from person to person due to age, height, weight, gender, sweat rates, climate, and activity levels. The best way to check your ...