Is Vitamin D Deficiency the Cause of your Winter Ailment?

For the majority of people, getting a little natural sunlight on a regular basis is sufficient enough for keeping their level of vitamin D in check. However, the short winter days with little-to-no...

New Study Suggests Employees Need Flexible Work Schedules

Do your personal and professional commitments stand in the way of some shuteye? Don’t worry you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 percent of America...

Getting Back Into Golf Shape

If you live above the Mason-Dixon Line chances are you have not played much golf lately. Moreover, you are likely in hibernation mode and are not getting the recommended amount of exercise. While i...

Thinking about a Back Support this Winter?

Could you benefit from a back support? If you’re lifting heavy objects or hunched over for long periods of time, a back support can act as a reminder for proper posture and lifting technique. Even ...

Tips for Drinking Enough Water

Eight Glasses of water a day. We’ve all heard it but what’s the easiest way to do it? Water is arguably the most important aspect of everyone’s diet. Our bodies are comprised of mostly water and ou...

Using Hot and Cold Therapy

Different injuries and ailments call for different methods of relief. Hot and cold therapy is a great alternative to pain medication.Both of these therapies are fantastic for joint pain, typical mu...

The Importance of Regular Doctor Visits

When was the last time you visited a doctor? The best way to monitor one’s health is regularly reporting to a physician.Regular health screenings vary from person to person depending on one’s age, ...

Setting Health Goals for the New Year

January is a fresh start for everyone. Make the most of the New Year by setting up some goals for yourself. Even if you didn’t start off 2015 with some resolutions on January 1 committing yourself ...

Ankle Sprains, Stress Fractures and Foot injuries Increase in Winter

Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie snowboarding down the steepest slope or just walking on an icy sidewalk, freezing temperatures and winter weather make for slippery conditions - which makes sens...

Staying Hydrated this Winter

It seems, for the most part, we’re all well aware the importance of staying hydrated. In the summer, it’s easy. Most people are so hot they carry around cool drinks throughout the day.Well, winter ...