A typical New Year's resolution is doomed to fail – that is, if you believe in statistics alone.  Research shows that around 80 percent of people who make resolutions on the first of the year have already fallen off the wagon by Valentine's...

November is a month when gratitude takes its place in the spotlight of American culture.  Yet, with the challenges our country has faced this year, a popular notion as we approach the final weeks of 2020 is “let’s just get this year over with.” ...

With child obesity still an epidemic in the U.S. and reams of research showing both the immediate and long-term benefits of youth exercise, it’s the duty of parents today to make movement and activity a part of kids’ lifestyles, chiropractors and...

As the school year gains momentum during the COVID crisis and more kids and families adjust to various levels of at-home learning, parents and instructors should not overlook what should be a standard facet of all children’s curriculum:...

Despite being the largest and perhaps most complicated joints in our bodies, our knees are naturally docile.  They’re easily influenced by what’s going on above and below them, in other words, not making many decisions on their...

Is running bad for your knees?  Physical therapists say this is a common question among both avid runners and those who may start running for exercise or to participate in that first 5K.  It’s a question...

Warmer weather means lighter clothing all around, and footwear is no exception.  But before you grab the flip-flops for summer outings and activities, chiropractors join other medical professionals in offering a word of caution: long-term...

As millions transition into working from home to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus, maintaining both comfort and productivity has no doubt been an issue for many.  While in-office workstations are often designed around ergonomic considerations and...

Many of our daily routines have been upended by COVID-19 and the attempts we’ve all made to abide by phrases that weren’t so familiar at the start of 2020: social distancing, sheltering-in-place, and flattening the curve.  And, as we “self-isolate” at home, we’ve...

 As winter turns to spring and local green thumbs plan for a season of gardening and general yard maintenance, Bend chiropractor Dr. Patrick Prentice has a message for garden and landscape enthusiasts: watch your back.  “When gardening, a fact...