You more than likely spend most of your time throughout the day sitting at a computer. It's today's way of life. Few people realize just how much pressure sitting has on the intervertebral discs though.

Believe it or not, there have been studies on that very thing though, and the results might surprise you. Not only is sitting hard on the spine, it's one of the hardest things on your spine.

In between your vertebrae are discs. These discs act as shock absorbers. As we age, the discs change. If the discs in between the vertebrae get damaged, this can lead to a host of problems.

Sometimes you hear about people having herniated discs or ruptured discs. To keep it simple, let's just say that the more we abuse a disc, the more likely it is to get damaged. So we want to try to limit the amount of damage done to it. And that's where sitting comes in. Read more.

-Jason Hodge, Medical Exercise Specialist, Katy, TX

Get your pets picture taken at The Pawty Palace as their gift to you for making this year so special.

Free 4" x 6" pic with Santa along with free punch and cookies. 

They will also have door prizes and great sales.

Dec.12th from 12 Noon - 3pm
(additional photos will be available at a nominal charge - 4x6 and 5x7's)

Katy Christian Ministries has several opportunities to serve and give:

Share Your Holidays Food Drive

December 4, 2009 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

KCM Resale Superstore 333 S. Mason Rd (Next to Fiesta)

KCM will be collecting Non-Perishable Food and Personal Care Items. All food and personal care items will help stock the KCM Food Pantries.

Santa’s Sleigh

KCM gives area families the privilege of adopting other area families who are in need and providing Christmas to them. Volunteers are needed for both weekends. The dates and time are listed below. Families are more than welcome, as this is one of those special events where you truly see the Joy of Christmas. For more information on volunteering or adopting children please visit www.ktcm.org <http://www.ktcm.org/> or call 281-391-5261.

December 4, 2009 - 3:00-5:00 & 4:30-8:00
December 5, 2009 – 10:00-1:30
December 11, 2009 – 5:00-8:00