Although you've probably heard it before - and we have written about it in the past - it is worth mentioning again just how important weight-bearing exercise, also known as strength training or resistance exercise, is to a well-rounded...
Foot pain can be a real… well, pain in the foot! Tired, achy or swollen feet affect up to 80 percent of the population, according to a survey from the Institute of Preventative Foot Health. For many, it may...
It should come as no surprise that improvements in television technology over recent decades coincide with the rising obesity levels that plague our nation.
The Harvard School of Public Health first linked television watching with weight gain over 25...
A recently published review by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that an estimated 100 million Americans experience chronic pain.
Chronic pain is one of the top reasons that Americans visit their physicians, and all-too-often, potent prescription medications are...
You have heard the bad and the ugly from us with regards to soda. We have sounded the alarm over and over again that soda, both regular and diet, is not only a waste of money but a detriment...
Cynicism, the belief that humans are dishonest and selfish by nature, is used as a defense mechanism by many people.
Cynical individuals may feel that by expecting the worst from people, they can be prepared for when they get...
Just the word "salad" sounds healthy, but some salads are anything but. A hunk of iceberg topped with a ranch dressing and croutons definitely isn't the most nutritious choice.
However, the following summer salads are not only good for...
For many people, not eating bread is practically unfathomable, but others are discovering that giving up this habit is one of the best things they've done for their health and their waistline.
If you're still eating bread despite all of...
A 2013 study by the Mayo Clinic revealed that an incredible 7 out of 10 Americans were on prescription drugs - and, the second most common prescription was for antidepressants. Nearly one in four women ages 50 to 64...
A good night's sleep is absolutely essential to well-being. However, many of us struggle to fall asleep, often because of anxious thoughts and feelings keeping us awake. One natural, simple and time-tested way to help you de-stress and drift...
