Did you know your brain shrinks as you age? Sounds a little scary. No one looks forward to the aging process. But it is a completely normal part of getting older. The more you understand and learn about aging, the easier it will be to handle the changes. This especially goes for the changes that […]
Every living thing needs water to survive. From an insect to an elephant. Our bodies are about 60% water. Our cells, organs, every part of our bodies needs water. Your need for water is more than just survival. Being hydrated makes you feel so much better! Hydration gives you more energy, flushes out your body, […]
Throbbing. Aching. Dull pain. Sharp pain. Whether you’ve had joint pain for one week or one decade, it’s dreadful. It affects your day-to-day activities. And as long as you have it, your quality of life seems to decline. Your routine changes, sometimes your hobbies change, and it just puts a wrench in your comfort. If […]
Who doesn’t love a good night’s rest? Or a good nap? You wonder how a toddler can detest sleep when, as adults, that’s all we really want. Getting enough sleep helps you feel energized, refreshed, and overall in a better mood. Inadequate sleep makes you feel cranky and groggy. In our busy society, we don’t […]
It’s often said that stress is a silent killer—but what exactly is stress? It’s the physical and chemical reaction that our body starts when it believes it’s under attack. When we sense danger—either real or imagined—the body’s defenses get activated in a rapid, automatic process known as the fight-or-flight response. Fight or flight is not […]
Over 30 million Americans live with osteoarthritis. It is now the number one cause of disability in the United States1,2. Osteoarthritis is the wear and tear of the joints that happens over time (and usually affects older individuals). Those who suffer from osteoarthritis may have one or more of the following symptoms: Pain This is […]
When you’re pregnant, you’re likely to hear a lot of strange myths, funny anecdotes, and advice that may sound downright odd. Most of these things are amusing, some give conflicting opinions, and other bits of information are just plain false. With that said, here is a quick look at some of the more popular pregnancy […]
Be kind to all of your joints— but be especially kind your knees. Our knees are one of the most vulnerable joints in our bodies. When you consider that every step we take puts the equivalent of 1½ times our entire body weight on each of our knee joints then protecting them becomes even more […]
We developed Forte Fracture to help you heal after a break. Forte Joint to support your joints and protect from disease. Forte Pre-Op and Post-Op to prepare you for surgery and help you have a strong recovery. Forte Prenatal to care for you and your baby. Our brains are powerful. They control everything our bodies […]
Pregnancy hormones. In short, they are crazy. The changes to your body and hormones during pregnancy can sometimes be strange. Of course, pregnancy comes with its perks: an excuse to wear sweats 24/7, you can pretty much get out of anything you want to, and you have a cute little person growing inside of you. […]
When you think of someone who takes supplements, you might not think of yourself. You may think of the elderly next door neighbor who takes bone and joint supplements or your sister-in-law who takes prenatal supplements or your co-worker who takes every vitamin on the market. But what about you? Do you need that extra […]
Joint pain is a young man’s game and an old man’s pain. Anyone can suffer from it. Although joint pain can be a difficult condition to live with, its presence shouldn’t stop you from doing the things that you love. This includes traveling. So whether you’re going on a road trip to visit the kids […]