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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Are you wondering how to pay for assisted living? Read our tips on eight common ways that families pay for assisted living care.

Department of Labor Issues Guide for Employing Home Care Workers

If you employ a home care worker who provides services for a family member with disabilities, you may have to deal with the very strict wage and hour...

Big Raises For Many Home Care Workers Won’t Necessarily Help Senior Citizens

A $15 minimum wage will almost double what many home care workers are paid but won’t solve other problems.

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

Is It Indigestion or A Heart Attack?

The holiday season can sometimes lead to unhealthy behaviors. We indulge at holiday buffets, enjoy an extra cocktail, skip our regular exercise and stress about everything that needs to be done. Perhaps that’s why there’s an increase in heart-related deaths during the holiday season. After analyzing 25 years of data and 53-million U.S. death certificates, researchers discovered the correlation, with heart-breaking numbers peaking on Christmas, the…

Why your family medical history matters

Sara McGregor never worried about getting breast cancer. Neither did her two older sisters. After all, their mother and maternal grandmother never had the disease. So when McGregor's eldest sister was diagnosed at age 32, the news came as a shattering shock to all three siblings

Physical therapy shown to have benefits beyond rehabilitation

Research published by the New England Journal of Medicine found that physical therapy can, in some cases, be as effective a treatment for some injuries and arthritis of the knee as surgery.

The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Seniors

Falls can be very dangerous for seniors. Learn how a physical therapist can help you or your loved one prevent falls from occurring.

Is Physical Therapy Right for You?

Physical therapy can improve your overall quality of life. Contact MANA Physical Therapy to discuss beginning physical therapy in Northwest Arkansas.

The Benefits of Physical Therapy

What is physical therapy, and what are some of the benefits of physical therapy? Learn the answers to these questions and more.

Physical Therapy Benefits

There are many ways physical therapy may be helpful. Excel Sports & Physical Therapy reveals the number one reason you should choose physical therapy.

Benefits of Physical Therapy for Dogs

Learn the importance of dog physical therapy. Seek animal rehabilitation or canine physical therapy that can improve your pet’s mobility and health.

Benefits of Physical Therapy After Surgery

There are many benefits of physical therapy after surgery. Although you may think physical therapy is optional after surgery, physical therapy is actually

The Importance and Benefits of Physical Therapy

The object of physical therapy is to correct the muscle imbalances in the body created by compensation patterns.

What to Know About Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a movement-focused medical treatment. Find out why people might need physical therapy and what to expect from treatment.

How Technology Is Changing Physical Therapy

While research and new approaches will continue to shape and evolve the field of physical therapy, the most dramatic changes are likely to be driven by technology. In fact, technology has altered the field in many ways in recent years.

What Is Physical Therapy?

The Many Benefits of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is an important part of treatment for many conditions. Physical therapists can help regain mobility and return to activity.

8 Benefits of Physical Therapy

Benefits of physical therapy include increasing range of motion in your joints, relieving chronic pain, and helping you avoid surgery.