• “Exercise” Versus “Lifestyle Activity”: How Active Are You Really?

    For most Americans, working out just for the sake of working out is not an appealing activity. We all know that it’s important to exercise regularly if we want to live a long and healthy life; however, many are not willing to meet these requirements. Instead, some prefer to make healthy decisions on a smallerRead more

  • Discs and the Types of Injuries that Can be Sustained

    When we are young, our spinal discs are thick and damp. They provide excellent cushioning between vertebrae. As we age, however, our spinal discs begin to lose water content and break down, or degenerate. This can cause a variety of painful and debilitating health conditions. Spinal discs can also be affected by trauma which canRead more

  • Starve a Cold and Feed a Fever?

    Most of us have probably heard the old adage “starve a cold and feed a fever”. But does this saying hold up in the face of scientific research? The short answer is “no.” The best thing you can likely do is feed both. We would all like to believe that there’s an easy way toRead more

  • Better Workouts in Less Time

    These days, almost everyone is pressed for time. This means squeezing a workout into your day is typically not easy to do. But what if you could have better workouts in less time? Learn how to accomplish this with the following exercise tips: Exercise both your upper and lower body at the same time. This allowsRead more