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May 21, 2019
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Faster walkers more likely to live longer

The research, using data from the UK Biobank of 474,919 people recruited within the UK, found those with a habitually fast walking pace have a long life expectancy across all levels of weight status.


Workplace interventions may improve sleep habits and duration for employees

Simple workplace interventions, like educating employees about the importance of sleep and providing behavioral sleep strategies, may produce beneficial results, according to a new review.


Fitness may affect risk of lung, colorectal cancer and survival likelihood after diagnosis

Among individuals who developed lung or colorectal cancer, those who had high fitness levels before their cancer diagnosis were less likely to die compared with those who had low fitness levels.
 
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Bone bending: End-range loading techniques for shin splints

Usually the onset from sporting activities or running long distances, when a patient comes in with pain in one or both tibias, we have tools we can use to manage these painful conditions. What I see as a groundbreaking technique in treating certain tibial leg pains is called tibial bending or end-range loading of osseous tissue. Yes – it’s bending a bone to decrease or eliminate certain types of chronic pain associated with runners, athletes or weekend warriors. » Learn more
 
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Joie Day Spa, opening in downtown Hamilton, has an exciting opportunity for Registered Massage Therapists.
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Split percentage or rent is available. All materials, marketing, business cards, EMR account, receptionist, etc. will be provided. Recent grads are welcome and encouraged to apply.
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Seeking RMTs to join our team of professionals in our new state-of-the-art clinic. We take wellness to a higher standard and want innovative practitioners to join our team.
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