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 ...

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...

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 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...

How to Sleep Better as You Travel for the Holidays

By Brian Acton Planning on taking an upcoming trip for the holidays, but not looking forward to the prospect of leaving the comfort of your own bed? If you have trouble sleeping when you travel, ho...

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 Get Back Into Exercise After an Injury

By Brian Action For many common injuries, the best medicine is rest: taking time to recuperate can help your body recover and avoid injuring yourself all over again. But if your injury is keeping y...

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...