Tips to Promote Good Posture in Your Kids

“Stop slouching!”If you were raised by parents who cared about posture, you likely heard that phrase in your childhood more times than you can count. Aunts and uncles, gym teachers, and coaches als...

Four Common Osteoarthritis Myths

Arthritis affects millions of lives and comes in many different forms. There are over 50 different conditions that fall under the arthritis umbrella, with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis be...

Four Alternatives to Prescription Pain Medication

If you have chronic pain caused by an illness, injury, or just bodily wear and tear, you know how debilitating pain can be for your everyday life. Not only does pain take a toll on us physically, i...

Tips for Giving an Amateur Back Massage to Your Partner

There is a reason that people go to professional masseuses and massage therapists to work out their knots and stress points. Learning how to give a professional massage can take extensive training ...

Sleep Studies: Why They’re Important and What to Expect

Sleep studies are an increasingly common tool used by doctors and sleep specialists to determine if their patients are having sleep issues. According to a 2014 statement by the Sleep Foundation, 45...

Tips to Stay Active in the Summertime Heat

Summer is a great time of year for exercise and activity. Not only is the weather warm enough to get outside, there are far more activities to choose from. Whether you’re into team sports, swimming...

How to Use Foam Rollers to Relieve Pain and Muscle Tension in Your Back and Legs

By: Brian ActonA foam roller is one of the best ways to relieve tightness in muscles due to injury or exercise. This is because foam rolling facilitates myofascial release – a process jumpstarted w...

The Best Low-Intensity Cardio Exercise for Beginners

Starting an exercise program to get in shape or improve your fitness is a daunting task. It’s hard to know where to begin.Maybe you never made exercise a priority, and you’re ready to start now. Or...

How to Reduce the Risk of Back Injury in a Physically Demanding Job

Millions of workplace injuries occur every year, putting the injured out of commission and costing both employer and employee time and money. To reduce the risk of workplace injury, most employers ...

Bone Fuel: The Best Foods for Bone Health

One important aspect of aging comfortably is supporting the health of your bones. Not only are strong bones important early in life as you grow, they become crucial as you age. As you get older, st...