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11/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Take the stress off your back with these 3 helpful strategies

If you’re constantly suffering from lower back pain or if you want to hasten your recovery from surgery or some other back-related condition, you need to protect and strengthen your lumbar spine. Here are three lifestyle changes that can help reduce the stress on your lower back. Switch to a stand-up desk for at least […]

11/14/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Can we laugh our way to a healthier body?

Yes, we can, according to science. More evidence points to the therapeutic benefits of genuine laughter – the type that causes our bellies to shake and has us almost gasping for breath. From significantly reducing the amount of pain we feel to actually boosting our immune system, laughter is a simple but effective way to improve […]

11/14/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The importance of quercetin in muscle health

Quercetin is often talked about as a beneficial compound found in most fruits, but a study led by researchers from the University of Ulsan in South Korea indicated that this flavonoid is useful even on its own. In this study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers discovered that quercetin, when isolated, can be used to […]

11/04/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

You need exercise to keep your bones strong

Many adults can look back to a period in their childhood where they went outside to play; however, this isn’t the case for most children in today’s generation. Nowadays, children and young adults spend 60 percent of their day doing sedentary activities like lying down, watching TV, and playing video games. This is unfortunate, not […]

11/03/2018 / By S.D. Wells

It’s not that heart disease and obesity runs in your family, it’s that nobody in your family RUNS

If your doctor tells you that some major health problems like obesity or heart disease “run in your family,” shouldn’t you first check to see if your family members have all been eating the same blood-clogging fats and health-wrecking chemicals that cause those diseases or disorders, and if any of them ever exercised? Today’s medical […]

10/29/2018 / By Rita Winters

Non-invasive treatment for low back pain: Controlled “core muscle release technique” provides effective relief

There are many conventional drugs available for treating low back pain, but they are nonetheless harmful when used frequently over long periods of time. Many medical experts are now trying to find alternatives to painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, looking towards nature and little-known therapies. Researchers from the Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University (SRM University) found that the […]

10/26/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Boost your intelligence AND your physical activity with dancing

One salsa class can improve understanding by eight percent, focus by 13 percent, and memory by 18 percent, as it takes a special kind of concentration for people to be able to learn salsa. This is because the dance requires people to stay in time with the music and not be distracted, according to a new […]

10/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Exercising too hard? Prevent heart damage with ginseng and red sage

Hard exercise is rough on the muscles, even if you’ve prepared for it ahead of time. A sudden bout of eccentric exertion can cause arterial stiffening for days on end. However, the results of a Taiwanese study indicate that you can speed up your recovery from vascular stiffening by taking ginseng and red sage as herbal […]

10/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Regular sauna bathing reduces your risk of vascular disease and mental health disorders, according to new study

When is the last time you visited a sauna? Although they’ve been around for thousands of years, saunas have never quite gained the popularity in the United States that they enjoy in other parts of the world, particularly Scandinavia. That’s unfortunate because these heated rooms can provide a lot more than relaxation; they also offer […]

10/10/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Being obese can cause breast cancer cells to become more aggressive

Obesity has been linked to numerous health problems like cardiovascular diseases and cancer. A recent study observed that there is a link between obesity and metastasis. Previous studies have shown that obese individuals are more at risk of cancer. Obesity is a condition where there is an accumulation of body fat and a person’s body weight […]

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