Phantom pain is real and a fairly common side effect of limb loss. It can range from annoying to debilitating on the pain scale. However, there are many treatment options that range from simple exercise to a cocktail of medications and everything in between. We consulted with physical therapist Cosi...
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5 Tips to Manage Stress and Worry Less
Stress and worry are a natural part of life. Your body’s response to stress can keep you safe in dangerous situations or act as motivation when you’re under pressure. However, left unchecked, stress can hurt your mental and physical health, from the amount of sleep you get to eating habits...
10 Ways to Live Well With Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic illness, but it doesn’t need to get in the way of living life to the fullest. However, individuals with diabetes have to be more careful about their diet and personal habits to maintain their health. There are simple ways to help manage your blood sugar levels...
How to Make Stretching Part of Your Day (And Why You Need It!)
Remember stretching for the first few minutes of PE class? It might have seemed unnecessary then, but try to think of stretching as a valuable tool you can pull from your toolbox to keep your body fine-tuned and mobile. Lifestyle and medical conditions, like sitting at a desk for hours...
Diabetic Athletes: How to Take Care of Your Skin While Training and Competing
Individuals with diabetes frequently participate in athletics, from youth sports to Olympic-level competitions. Diabetes complicates any type of athletic injury, including small wounds to the skin. Chafing, scrapes, and cuts that are an everyday part of athletic participation can lead to serious complications for someone with diabetes. Regular skin care...