Do you feel like the muscles in your neck and back are in a constant state of being strained, tight, or knotted? You’re not alone. In fact, the American Academy of Pain Medicine reports that low back pain and neck pain are two of the most commonly reported chronic pain symptoms in the U.S. For […]
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8 Ways to Drink More Water Every Day
You have probably heard of the various benefits that come with drinking more than eight glasses of water each day. If you have, this means that you also know about the risks that may arise if you fail to reach this target. Although this information is already available in the public domain, many people still […]
Starting Stretching – 53 Full Body Stretches for Beginners
Let’s get straight to the point: you should be stretching. It’s good for your health, form, joints and flexibility (1). In fact, just to maintain your current joint mobility and flexibility, you should stretch at least 3-4 times a week in 15 minute sessions. To actually improve your flexibility, you should be stretching 5-6 times […]
Are the Blue Apron Meal Kits Worth It?
If you’ve heard a bit about Blue Apron, the meal kit delivery service where consumers get fresh ingredients and a recipe to use to create a tasty, wholesome meal, you’re probably wondering if it’s worth trying. If you’ve been constantly preparing the same meals and are looking to add a bit more variety to your […]
Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Do you feel like you’re always coming down with something? Do you have to keep cold medicine with you at all times? If your immune system isn’t as responsive as you’d like it to be, you’re in luck. There are lots of simple things you can do to strengthen your body’s ability to fight off […]
What to Do When Your Toddler Keeps Coughing
Being a responsible parent means that you will have to deal with your son or daughter falling ill from time to time. While this can be scary, it’s important not to be intimidated by whatever’s going on, and act calmly. Because he or she is so young, it is up to you to decide what […]
All That You Need To Know About Wart Removal Surgery
Have you ever noticed a small hard and rough lump on your skin? If yes, then you should beware that it might be a skin disease known as a wart. A virus known as Human Papillomavirus, more commonly called HPV, is the most common cause responsible for warts. When the virus enters your system, the result may be an appearance of warts […]
Nandrolone Decanoate Interactions and Side Effects: Read Before Use
Many people looking for an off-season steroid to help them bulk up for the summer consider Nandrolone. This steroid is growing more and more popular due to the some astonishing effects claimed by some individuals. While Nandrolone is a naturally occurring steroid that appears in conversion of testosterone, it is not normally found in our […]
How to Stage an Intervention
Interventions are important events for many people on the road to recovery, since this is often the first time that their addiction is brought out into the open. While movies and television shows often portray interventions as high drama events, the truth is that careful planning helps to keep these meetings positive so that you […]
Kettlebell Exercises for Abs
No area of the body garners more attention in the fitness world than the abdominal muscles. Having a chiseled six-pack is the ultimate goal for many fitness enthusiasts. Although the term “core” has become more popular than “six-pack” in recent years, the goal of attaining a toned midsection has endured. Many people incorrectly presume that […]
7 Visualization Techniques to Calm Your Anxious Mind
Appropriately enough, anxiety is a frightening experience. In addition to whatever combination of circumstances is making you anxious, comes the anxiety of being out of control. You can’t think straight. You nerves feel fried. You worry that this feeling will never end. You’re anxious about being anxious. And if anxiety can feel like a natural […]
How Seniors Can Prevent Falls
When you get older, your mobility is often the first thing that you notice being affected – and this can sometimes be one of the most embarrassing things to deal with. It can also be one of the most dangerous. Have you thought of what could happen to you if you were to fall and […]
Middle Back Pain – Causes, Risks and Effective Stretches
Middle back pain, as its name implies, occurs in the middle back or thoracic spine. The pain often starts from the bottom of the neck, and it goes all the way down to the waist. The first step toward treating middle back pain is to understand what causes it. Here are a few things you […]
