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The Disadvantages of Working Remotely, from a Health Perspective

An HSS sports medicine doctor weighs the evidence for and against working from home.

Jordan D. Metzl​​​​​​​
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Sports Medicine Physician

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5 Super Stretches to Loosen Up Your Lower Back

A common side effect of too much sitting is a stiff lower back. Try these moves to loosen up.

Hector Lozada
Physical Therapist

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6 Ways to Improve Your Posture, from a Physical Therapist

Improving your posture can help you avoid tension, fatigue and strain on your tendons, ligaments and muscles.

Astrid DiVincent
Physical Therapist

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5 Back and Neck Stretches to Do Every Day

Back and neck pain is a common experience for many people in their daily lives. With these simple stretches, you can minimize your pain.

HSS Rehabilitation

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Breaking Down the Benefits of Pilates

Because of its gentle, low-impact nature, Pilates can be an ideal form of exercise for people recovering from injury or suffering from pain. Read more about its specific benefits.

Steven Fetherhuff
Pilates instructor

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What You Should Know about Using a Massage Gun

Are they safe? Do they work? Rehabilitation expert Ioonna Felix breaks down the buzz.

Ioonna Felix
Physical Therapist

Relax & Restore Mindfulness Practice

Follow along with this short meditation to help de-stress the body and mind.

Claudia Zurlini
Certified Meditation Instructor

Quick Yoga to Do in Your Chair

It's possible to get the benefits of yoga without even leaving your seat. Follow along with this chair routine.

Cara Ann Senicola
Certified Yoga Instructor

Meditation Myths

Ever wondered how to start a meditation practice? Join us to learn what meditation is and isn’t, as well as a short guided meditation.

Claudia Zurlini
Certified Meditation Instructor

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: How to Try This Technique

Learn how to quiet your mind and relax every muscle in your body with this simple mindfulness practice.

Claudia Zurlini
Certified Meditation Instructor

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What’s So Bad About Bad Posture? Plus, Exercises That Can Help

Poor posture can cause a host of issues in the body, including muscle strains and breathing issues. Learn more about how to improve bad posture and exercises that can help.

Christina Rodriguez
Physical Therapist

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Child Development Toys by Age: Choosing the Best Toys for Your Child

As children develop their motor and sensory skills, toys can help them practice. Learn more about the best options for each stage of growth.

HSS Pediatric Rehabilitation

QiGong Movement for Meditation

How to do simple Qi Gong movements for meditation, relaxation, and mental focus.

Alma Weinberg
Certified T'ai Chi Instructor

QiGong Movement for Beginners

Learn basic T’ai Chi movements that can help ease arthritis pain and stiffness.

Kenneth Gray
T'ai Chi Chih Instructor

Nutrition and Fitness for the Active Adult

Learn about nutritional and fitness strategies that will help you to age with energy.

Heidi Skolnik
Sports Nutritionist

Polly de Mille
Exercise Physiologist

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6 Ways to Sleep Better When You’re Stressed

Stress can have a direct impact on the quality and length of a night’s sleep. Try out these helpful tips provided by an HSS exercise physiologist.

Pam Geisel
Exercise Physiologist

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5 Ways to Help Your Body Deal With Stress

You might not be able to remove all stress from your life, but you can equip yourself to deal to with it more easily.

HSS Performance and Nutrition

T'ai Chi Movements for Beginners

Learn basic T’ai Chi movements that can help improve flexibility and strength and promote relaxation.

Kenneth Gray
T'ai Chi Chih Instructor

T'ai Chi Movements for Mind-Body Connection

Learn basic tai chi movements that focus on the mind-body connection, while also strengthening the spine.

Alma Weinberg
Certified Tai Chi Instructor

T'ai Chi Movements for Balance & Alignment

Learn basic tai chi movements for balance, alignment, and inner strength.

Alma Weinberg
Certified Tai Chi Instructor

T'ai Chi for Arthritis

Join this tai chi practice designed especially for people with arthritis.

Kenneth Gray
Tai Chi Chih Instructor

Mindful Movement: Seated Yoga Stretches for Back Pain

Follow along for 10 minutes of seated stretches and movements to help relieve back pain and improve posture.

Eve Delachartre
Yoga Instructor

Mindful Movement: Lower Back Pain

A guided mindful movement sequence, emphasizing the importance of integrating gentle movement and breath.

Eve Delachartre
Certified Yoga Instructor

Loving Kindness Meditation for Stress Reduction

A grounding and relaxation meditation, focusing on mindful breathing to help participants cope with pain and stress.

Raven Pelan
Certified Yoga Therapist

Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Learn how to quiet your mind and relax every muscle in your body with this simple mindfulness practice.

Claudia Zurlini
Certified Meditation Instructor

Guided Meditation for Anxiety

Find peace with a guided meditation to help relieve anxiety and support both the mind and body.

Nancy O'Brien
Certified Yoga Therapist

Grounding and Relaxation Meditation

A grounding and relaxation meditation, focusing on mindful breathing to help participants cope with pain and stress.

Raven Pelan
Certified Yoga Therapist

Deep Relaxation

Join this deep relaxation and guided visualization practice.

Nancy O'Brien
Certified Yoga Therapist

Deconstructing Leg Pain

Learn about common conditions like pulled muscles, strain, arthritis, spine issues and tendinitis that can affect the use and mobility of your legs.

Dena Barsoum
Physiatrist

Brian Goonan
Physical Therapist

Coping When Life is Anything but Normal

Learn tips for taking care of your mental health and coping with uncertainty as we navigate a new normal way of life.

Julia Kim
Clinical Psychologist

What is tripod foot in yoga?

How to maintain optimal alignment in yoga by balancing your weight on three points of the foot.

Cara Ann Senicola
Certified Yoga Instructor

Winter Blues

Managing our emotions, seeking support, and finding a renewed sense of resilience during the winter months.

Laura Jasphy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Yoga Flow Warmup for Runners

Before you head out on your next run, try this yoga sequence to get your body ready.

Cara Ann Senicola
Certified Yoga Instructor

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