Exercise
6 Ways to Soothe Foot Pain
Don’t let foot pain get in the way of exercising, taking walks or other things that you do daily. The following six exercises and stretches are designed to help relieve any existing foot pain you […]
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Is Sparkling Water Good or Bad for You?
Soda pop isn’t good for you. This is the message we’ve heard for several years and for a good reason. One 12-ounce can of soda contains about 40 grams of sugar, which equals about 10 […]
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Does Frozen Shoulder Put You at Risk for Cancer
Shoulder pain is a common problem among adults, affecting from 4 to 26 percent of Americans. Most of the time, the pain comes from muscle tightness and knots, joint wear and tear, or rotator cuff […]
Exercise
5 Leg-strengthening Exercises for Bad Knees
If you are dealing with some knee pain, it could help to strengthen your legs and make that pain lessen or disappear completely. Here are some exercises that you can do for your knee pain […]
Back Pain
Ask EFI – What Do I Do About Back Pain After Bowling
One of our readers recently asked us about experiencing back pain when bowling: “When I bat, I’m not experiencing any pain but, when I bowl, I do. So, for the past two months, I didn’t […]
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7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day After the Loss of a Partner
This coming Valentine’s Day, Americans will celebrate by exchanging about 144 million cards, purchasing flowers and jewelry and giving gifts of candy, clothing and even gift cards. Many Americans, however, will not feel in such […]
Exercise
4 Stability Ball Exercises You Definitely Need To Try
If you are having trouble maintaining your balance, you may feel limited in what kind of day-to-day activities you can do. Don’t let a fear of losing your balance cause you to become a shut-in. […]
DIY Health Hacks
How to Create the Best At-home First Aid Kit
The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that in 2017, nearly 170,000 people died from unintentional injury-related deaths. Most of these occurred off the job, often when least expected, such as while on vacation, doing chores […]
Core Stability
A Look at How Breathing Affects Your Core Function
One of the most common issues underlying core dysfunction is poor breathing patterns. Many people with core problems breathe incorrectly, primarily using their upper chest. Correct breathing involves using the diaphragm and breathing into the base of the lungs. This pattern of breathing is known as “diaphragmatic breathing.” If something […]
Exercise
5 Easy Exercises for Better Balance
As people age, physical limitation or other issues like inner ear ailments can cause them to become somewhat wobbly and have issues maintaining their balance. You can restore or improve your balance by doing these […]