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Why Do Doctors Tell Me to Exercise When They Know I Can’t?

We’ve all been there. You’ve just finished explaining how difficult it is to get through a normal day—the pain is high, your energy is low,…

Three Easy Ways to Counteract Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is often called the “wear and tear” arthritis, but that doesn’t mean you have to sit on the sidelines. While it is a…

A Spiritual Reflection On Our Ownership to Health

In the hustle of our daily lives, we often view our health through a lens of utility—we want our bodies to work so we can…

Beyond the Office: Why Policy is a Prescription for Health

When we think of “healthcare,” we usually picture a waiting room or a stethoscope. But at Movement is Life, we believe that some of the…

More Than a Workout: Why Your Zip Code Matters for Your Health

When we think about getting healthy, we usually think about what happens inside a doctor’s office or a gym. We think about prescriptions, blood pressure…

Breaking the Cycle: Why Movement is Our Best Medicine

At Movement is Life, we often talk about the “Vicious Cycle.” It starts simply enough: a twinge of joint pain makes it harder to stay…