There is a lot of good to come from social media, but with the good comes the bad and you might find you need to take a break from it. Experts say we all should consider it. Maintaining friendships and keeping informed are great benefits, but too much time online has been found to lead…
Most of us will have one back problem or another at least once in our lifetimes. Most back injuries come from strain or damage over time, but there are some tips you can follow now to avoid problems later. Keep active and maintain a healthy diet and weight – carrying too much on your body…
While we’ve got a nice stretch of weather upon us, if you spot someone running, it’s not unusual. Unless, of course, you see them doing the newest health trend – running backwards! Reverse running is a trend that’s been around for a while, but it’s starting to become more common. And there are some benefits.…
If the last few years has left you in a funk, and you want to get your day started off on the right foot, there’s a few tips to take – all new ways in the morning habits to get your day started right: First and foremost – use and actual alarm clock. Most of…
You’re probably familiar with sleep apnea, but have you heard about screen apnea? It’s the same – but instead of stopping breathing when you’re asleep, you do it when you stare too long at a screen. You don’t stop breathing entirely, but your breathing rhythm alters – you may hold your breath without realizing, or…
Staying hydrated is important, and not just during summer. Most of us forget to drink water throughout the day – our busy schedules just get in the way, and dehydration can cause health problems – but a new Instagram video has an easy way to determine if your dehydrated just by sitting at your desk.…
You’ve probably heard it before – you need to get in 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy. But for those who don’t have the time, or routinely don’t reach that number, there’s good news – you probably need far less to make a healthy impact! A new study shows that there’s a gradual effect…
Believe it or not, just because we’ve had some cooler temps, this is the most dangerous time to be outside since it’s the worst time of year for sunburns. Despite not going to the beach, you have the best chance of getting a bad burn because the sun’s angle is the same as it is…
Aging is unavoidable – and everybody goes through it. But there are some lifestyle changes we can make to hopefully slow down the aging process. And that begins with what we eat. First and foremost – limit junk food. All the added sugar can cause health issues down the road, and serious problems in 10…
When it comes to prioritizing health, it won’t just make you feel better, but it came make you look better as well. And there’s an easy way to do that without the gym – just be more thoughtful to others. It’s not philosophy – it’s science – being compassionate affects the aging process. There’s something…