If you thought obese individuals had enough to worry about, such as a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea and asthma, among other conditions, researchers have recently added osteoporosis and other bone issues to this list.
According...
Many of us officially “sprung ahead” on March 9, and will “fall back” again on November 2. The annual ritual of turning our clocks ahead one hour was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin, who found himself wide awake at...
Most people have heard of yoga, but much fewer are familiar with body rolling. However, this is one therapeutic practice that is definitely worth learning about, as it can really help you to achieve your full range of motion...
If we told you to go ahead and scoop out a tablespoon of raw organic coconut oil from the jar and swish it around your mouth, you may call us crazy.
However, as crazy as it seems, this ancient...
While eating healthy is important at any age, new research from the University of Eastern Finland highlights just how important a healthy diet during middle age is to preserving brain health.
A new study published this year found that those...
We’ve all had them before, and they tend to strike at the most inopportune moments. Headaches can be a real pain in, well... the head! And whether you experience more of the dull ache variety or the near-crippling pain...
Long gone are the days when those avoiding gluten were forced to abstain from pasta dishes. Today’s grocery store pasta aisles are loaded with a wide variety of gluten-free alternatives, most of which are as delicious as the original...
Some of us may think that increasing our flexibility is less important when it comes to physical fitness than aerobic exercise and strengthening our muscles.
After all, only athletes and people performing intense physical training regimens really need to...
Gout, a form of arthritis characterized by a quick onset of joint pain and swelling, is a highly debilitating condition suffered primarily by middle aged or older men, although it also affects women. Even though it affects millions of...
Have you been finding yourself losing balance more often than in your younger years? Maybe you just can't spin around with your kids or grandkids anymore without feeling nauseous, or maybe you have been experiencing more falls and stumbles...
