How to Prevent Gardening Injuries

By Brian Acton Gardening season is finally here, and it’s time for gardeners to get outside and go to work. But anyone with a green thumb knows that gardening can be deceptively hard labor that com...

How Light Sleepers Can Get Better Rest

Brian Acton When you’re a light sleeper, disturbances such as light and noises can interrupt your sleep and keep you from getting a good night’s rest. Light sleepers are more easily awakened and ma...

How to Reduce Couch Time Without Giving Up Your Favorite Entertainment

By Brian Acton Are you addicted to television shows, movies, video games, books, and other forms of entertainment? If so, you may find yourself sitting on the couch for extended periods of time as ...

How to Avoid “Tech Neck” From Too Much Screen Time

By Brian Acton Modern technology users spend a lot of time staring at screens - desktop computers, laptops, cell phones, tablets and more. But our bodies aren’t naturally equipped to hunch over mon...

6 Common Causes of Foot Cramps

Lisa Williams Foot cramps are an involuntary spasm of the muscles in your feet, most often affecting the arch or the toes. They occur when a muscle in your foot contracts and is temporarily unable ...

8 Ways to Avoid Common Knee Problems

By Brian Acton Knee injuries are common among elite athletes and the average person alike. Because the knee is a complex body part that’s involved in so many movements, it’s vulnerable to many type...

How to Take Naps Without Disturbing Your Sleep Cycle

By Brian Acton Maintaining a regular sleep schedule is important. Your circadian rhythm (also known as your internal clock) regulates your daily cycle and is aided by consistent sleep patterns. If ...

How to Make an Old Mattress More Comfortable

By Brian Acton Over time, the thousands of hours you spend in bed will cause your mattress to sag and wear out. That effect could be even worse if your bed was never that comfortable to begin with....

5 Quick Morning Tasks to Make Your Evening Less Stressful

By Brian Acton Many of us hustle to get out the door as soon as we wake up in the morning. But if you arrive home in the evening with too many tasks to accomplish, you may feel overly stressed and ...

7 Ways to Reuse Old Pillows

By Brian Acton Pillows can last anywhere from six months to five years, but at some point their usefulness as a sleeping aid will expire. When your pillows are no longer providing the comfort and s...