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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Programs: Finding Hope and Help through Dual Diagnosis

Zyana Morris/24 June 2016/ All MFN blog, Conditions/

It is frustrating enough to experience the hopelessness, despair and other negative feelings associated with a substance use disorder. A co-occurring mental health disorder can lead to even more confusion. You know you need treatment, but do not know whether to turn to a mental health program or substance abuse program. Discover how you or your loved one can find help and hope at a dual diagnosis treatment program.

STRESS – The Manageable Barrier Between You and a Happier, Healthier Life

Deena Russo/22 June 2016/ All MFN blog, Conditions/

We all want less stress and more energy. When we address stress and our stress triggers, we can get a handle on what to do to avoid those triggers. We know traffic is a trigger that we don’t have control over so when in a jam, play some music or a book on tape that diverts your attention to something pleasant.

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5 Ways to Differentiate Your Fitness Business in Today’s Crowded Market

Josh Leve/20 June 2016/ All MFN blog/

Recent research compiled by IBISWorld shows there’s over 100,000 fitness studios in the continental United States. 100,000! Further, the studio market represents over $22 billion in revenue, is the fastest growing segment of the fitness industry AND is larger than all the health clubs, YMCAs, JCCs, corporate, college/university, hospital-based, military, park & rec., senior living, and physical therapy locations combined!

Women and Age Onset Health Issues by Mirabai Holland

MFN/17 June 2016/ All MFN blog, Conditions/

It took 25 years but the number of research studies has accelerated and a body of evidence has accumulated that supports the concept that exercise and fitness is integral to health. The research shows that there is a connection between fitness and longevity and that regular exercise can help prevent and/or manage virtually every health issue.

Weight and Protein: Hot Topics at the ACSM Annual Meeting

Nancy Clark, RD/15 June 2016/ All MFN blog/

The American College of Sports Medicine is the world’s largest organization of sports medicine and exercise science professionals. At ACSM’s annual meeting in Boston (May, 2016), over 6,800 exercise scientists, sports dietitians, physicians, and health professionals gathered to share their research. Here are a few highlights related to the hot topics of weight management and dietary protein.

How Much Water is Enough For Optimum Health?

Lisa Prince/9 June 2016/ All MFN blog/

Water, water everywhere! But, how much do you really need? If you are like me you have heard that 8 glasses of water a day is really just an old wives tale and we don’t need that much water. Or do we?

Where There’s a Will To Exercise, There’s a Way

Jodi Stolove, MS/6 June 2016/ All MFN blog, Conditions/

Why seated exercise you may ask? Simple! When exercise is accessible, easy and comfortable for people, they will exercise more! A recent study linked physical inactivity to more than 5 million deaths worldwide per year more than those caused by smoking. The study revealed that only 20.6 percent of people surveyed met the total recommended amount of exercise — about 23 percent of all men surveyed and 18 percent of the women.

Facility Spotlight: Amen Clinics, Specialists in SPECT Imaging

MFN/31 May 2016/ All MFN blog/

Amen Clinics uses brain SPECT scanning, detailed clinical histories, neuropsychological testing and comprehensive backgrounds checklists to provide assistance with emotional issues, such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, behavioral challenges, like addictions, weight control, or anger, cognitive problems such as brain fog or memory issues, learning challenges like ADD, ADHD.

Member Spotlight: Functional Aging Specialist Bonnie Murphy in Anchorage, AK

MFN/30 May 2016/ All MFN blog/

“Experience is the best teacher and I’ve been in the Health and Fitness Industry for more than 25 years. I was Fitness Manager at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center for 9 years. While working at the Senior Center, I found out that there is really no malady that can’t be helped by regular, consistent, and progressive exercise.”