Peter Egwom is from Baltimore, MD and currently attending the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He is working on a Bachelors degree in Health Administration and Public Policy, with a Public Health Track. Peter plans to attend Physical Therapy school once he graduates. In his spare time, he enjoys playing sports, watching movies and hanging out with friends.
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Spring is in the air! The birds are singing happily, building nests. Along with the sheer joy of being in nature, comes the demanding and somewhat strenuous labor of yard work and gardening. Raking, digging and planting require good flexibility and strength. Be sure you’re ready for the job by preparing yourself physically and mentally. Check with your medical professional if you are currently suffering from a musculoskeletal or cardiovascular disorder or other health conditions that may prevent you from exerting yourself fully.
Here are some tips to help you prevent injury and stay well during your spring clean-up:
Ellen Driscoll, PT of BodyWise Physical Therapy in Columbia, MD can be reached at 240-841-2639 or EDriscollPT (at) BWtherapy (dot) com
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As a 1985 graduate of Florida International University in the field of Physical Therapy, Ellen has been practicing for over 25 years in Florida and Maryland as a licensed physical therapist. In addition to treating patients, she successfully managed clinics for in-patient rehabilitation and out-patient sports-medicine settings for 15 of those 25 years. Between 1987 and 1995, Ellen served as a Clinical Instructor for physical therapy programs at the University of Miami, Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Maryland at Baltimore.
On top of her extensive background in physical therapy, Ellen is also a graduate of the Advanced Program of Ohashiatsu in Italy and received her certificate in Advanced Oriental Diagnosis and Treatment from the Ohashi Institute in Manhattan. This unique combination of both Eastern and Western medicine models, for a truly holistic approach to treatment, has made Ellen a highly sought after practitioner in the local area and BodyWise Physical Therapy is very happy to have her as part of our team.
Ellen has three grown children and enjoys travel, hiking and teaching workshops for couples to learn to give each other acupressure and perform stretches as a healthy way to bond and stay connected through energy work.
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World MS Day 2010 is May 26! This is the second annual World MS Day to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis, a neurological disease that affects 2 million people worldwide.
Established by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) it links the activities of MS Societies worldwide aiding the researchers who are working around the world for a cure and promoting awareness globally.
This year the focus will be on employment and the international survey will be used to raise awareness of employment issues faced by people with MS.
For more information, please visit World MS Day 2010’s website here to see how you can help and to view the World MS Day global campaign video with the music to “A Beautiful Day”.
Contact your local multiple sclerosis chapter to see how you can get involved. To read more about Multiple Sclerosis and learn about the different ways it can be treated please read this.
“I am proud to be a part of this as I am so fortunate to work with a supportive employer and with colleagues who have a good awareness of MS.” – Margot Calder
By: Lauren Vance
April 26, 2010
CHICAGO (AP) — Four common bad habits combined — smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years, sobering new research suggests.
The findings are from a study that tracked nearly 5,000 British adults for 20 years, and they highlight yet another reason to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Overall, 314 people studied had all four unhealthy behaviors. Among them, 91 died during the study, or 29 percent. Among the 387 healthiest people with none of the four habits, only 32 died, or about 8 percent.
The risky behaviors were: smoking tobacco; downing more than three alcoholic drinks per day for men and more than two daily for women; getting less than two hours of physical activity per week; and eating fruits and vegetables fewer than three times daily.
These habits combined substantially increased the risk of death and made people who engaged in them seem 12 years older than people in the healthiest group, said lead researcher Elisabeth Kvaavik of the University of Oslo.
The study appears in Monday’s Archives of Internal Medicine.
The healthiest group included never-smokers and those who had quit; teetotalers, women who had fewer than two drinks daily and men who had fewer than three; those who got at least two hours of physical activity weekly; and those who ate fruits and vegetables at least three times daily.
“You don’t need to be extreme” to be in the healthy category, Kvaavik said. “These behaviors add up, so together it’s quite good. It should be possible for most people to manage to do it.”
For example, one carrot, one apple and a glass of orange juice would suffice for the fruit and vegetable cutoffs in the study, Kvaavik said, noting that the amounts are pretty modest and less strict than many guidelines.
The U.S. government generally recommends at least 4 cups of fruits or vegetables daily for adults, depending on age and activity level; and about 2 1/2 hours of exercise weekly.
Study participants were 4,886 British adults aged 18 and older, or 44 years old on average. They were randomly selected from participants in a separate nationwide British health survey. Study subjects were asked about various lifestyle habits only once, a potential limitation, but Kvaavik said those habits tend to be fairly stable in adulthood.
Death certificates were checked for the next 20 years. The most common causes of death included heart disease and cancer, both related to unhealthy lifestyles.
Kvaavik said her results are applicable to other westernized nations including the United States.
June Stevens, a University of North Carolina public health researcher, said the results are in line with previous studies that examined the combined effects of health-related habits on longevity.
The findings don’t mean that everyone who maintains a healthy lifestyle will live longer than those who don’t, but it will increase the odds, Stevens said.
The original article can be found here
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