Blogs & Articles

Oversleeping Could Indicate an Underlying Health Problem
By Brian Acton When it comes to medical conversations about sleep, much of the focus is on making sure you’re sleeping enough - after all, as many as one-third of American adults aren’t getting suf...
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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 ...
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Tips for Getting Exercise When You Have Kids
By Brian Acton Whether you have kids in school or an infant at home, taking care of your family is a time-consuming job. Between doctor’s visits, after school activities, playdates and your other e...
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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...
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How Evening Screen Time Can Sabotage Your Sleep
By Brian Acton If you spend your evenings in front of a screen - watching television, playing video games, or staring at your phone or tablet - you may be unintentionally sabotaging your sleep. Tec...
Read moreHow Do Wearable Fitness Trackers Monitor Your Sleep?
By Brian Acton There are many ways to work on improving the quality of your sleep - you could get a more supportive mattress, upgrade your pillows, get more exercise, or establish a consistent slee...
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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 ...
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How Your Mattress and Pillows Can Cause Morning Soreness, Stiffness, and Pain
By Brian Acton Waking up with stiff, aching muscles or joints in the morning is a common experience for many Americans. The culprit could be physical activity (too much or too little), health condi...
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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...
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How Your Job Can Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
By Brian Acton Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition affecting the hand and wrist. If you experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand, these could be symptoms of carpal tunnel sy...
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