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4 Exercises to Do to Relieve Sore Hips
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. #1 – Play Your Band Move over on your stomach then go up on to your hands. Prop yourself up on your toes keeping a straight line with [...]
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
General
As we age, our brains age with us. Aging increases the likelihood of cognitive decline that affects many older adults. However, just as lifting weights can strengthen the muscles in your body, there are plenty […]
Is Your Shampoo Toxic?
Food
In a recent study published in the journal, Science, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — from products like pesticides, adhesives, cleaning agents and personal care products — were found to now rival cars as a source […]
The Health-conscious Eater’s Guide on How to Shop for Meat
Food
Shopping for meat is complicated these days. When you’re a health-conscious eater, it can be a challenge to find meat that is in line with your natural and minimally processed food values. The labels on […]
Painkillers — Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Risk
General
In our culture of instant gratification, the temptation is to look for quick and easy answers to pain. However, the evidence reveals that this tendency comes with a high risk. Are painkillers helpful? Is so, […]
7 Natural Ways to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep
General
Falling asleep and sleeping well each night is essential for good health. Good sleep is, in fact, one of the most important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately for some, quality sleep doesn’t happen every […]
4 Microbreak Stretches to Boost Your Productivity and Energy
Exercise
If your job requires you to sit for long periods of time or make repetitive movements for several hours during the day, your energy level can ebb away slowly, leaving you feeling lethargic and even […]
5 Best Winter Exercises to Warm Up Properly and Avoid Injury
Fitness
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. #1 – Jumping Jacks Begin in an upright standing position, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips and legs. Jump while extending your arms overhead and landing […]
5 Must-Do Apres-Ski Stretches
Fitness
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. #1 – Full Body Opener Begin in an upright standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders and hips. Bend through your […]
5 Exercises to Prepare Your Body for Winter Sports
Exercise
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. #1 – Standing Quad Stretch Stand upright with one hand against the wall for balance, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders and hips. Bring one heel […]
All About Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Fitness
Gary was looking forward to his morning run. It was a cool yet calm morning, perfect for his 2-mile jaunt around the park near his house. He set out and within about a minute had […]
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
General
As we age, our brains age with us. Aging increases the likelihood of cognitive decline that affects many older adults. However, just as lifting weights can strengthen the muscles in your body, there are plenty […]
Lumbar Spinal Fusion Recovery
General
Few things are as debilitating as low back pain. It can interfere with your work, sleep, exercise and daily life. In fact, low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. In […]
10 Ways to Combat Loneliness
General
We’ve all experienced loneliness a time or two. Loneliness is difficult. Mother Teresa said, “The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” The good news is that loneliness and isolation are […]
Essential Home Modifications for Seniors
General
The Population Reference Bureau reports that the number of Americans age 65 and older is projected to more than double from a current 46 million to more than 98 million by the year 2060. The […]
101 Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar
DIY Health Hacks
Preserve your food. Clean your counter. Deodorize a room. Soothe an insect bite. Apple cider vinegar can do all these things and more. In fact, we found more than 100 ways apple cider vinegar can […]
Is Your Shampoo Toxic?
Food
In a recent study published in the journal, Science, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — from products like pesticides, adhesives, cleaning agents and personal care products — were found to now rival cars as a source […]
The Health-conscious Eater’s Guide on How to Shop for Meat
Food
Shopping for meat is complicated these days. When you’re a health-conscious eater, it can be a challenge to find meat that is in line with your natural and minimally processed food values. The labels on […]
Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers and Onions
Food
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped 1 bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 zucchini, cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon […]
What Makes the Mediterranean Diet So Healthy?
Food
With the internet saturated with articles touting the health benefits of all manner of diets, very few are able to stack up nutritionally, and even scientifically, quite like the Mediterranean diet. Unlike the standard Westernized […]
The Truth About Probiotics and Prebiotics
Brain Health
Probiotics and Prebiotics What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? While you may already be somewhat familiar with probiotics, the concept of prebiotics could be entirely new. There are vast differences between probiotics and prebiotics. […]
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