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Quick Posture Fixes You Can Do Anywhere
We all have read some articles or seen news reports recommending exercise among other fundamental health tips. However, it’s not always easy to prioritize workouts – and for many of us, that’s especially true during the business week. Plus, when weather is bad, no one wants to drive to the gym. What many of us need is […]
Why Knee Surgery is Often Unnecessary
There are two obvious reasons why knee operations are avoided: cost and safety. Regardless of those issues, the assumption has always been that if a doctor recommends surgery, you should get it. However, a recent study reveals that arthroscopic knee surgery is unnecessary and ineffective as a strategy to heal a torn meniscus, as discussed […]
How Cognitive Training Can Help You in 2015
When a person is having difficulty focusing on or processing new material, as in an educational setting, drilling the content repeatedly is often pointless. Amazingly, four out of every five academic challenges don’t result from incompetent instruction but instead from poorly trained cognitive abilities, according to osteopath Dr. Jane E. Stewart. “Cognitive training,” wrote Dr. […]
The Science of Positive Thinking
Positivity seems to be a tool that could be used to our benefit, but it is often the realm of self-help literature that is not taken seriously. Positive thinking, though, should not be ignored. Scientists are releasing study outcomes that suggest an optimistic attitude “can actually create real value in your life and help you […]
Best Foods Containing Probiotics
With all of the antibiotic soaps, it’s easy to start to think that bacteria is the enemy of health. However, that is not always the case. Within the digestive system are probiotics, bacteria that stimulate the generation of digestive enzymes and fluids. Doctors and other nutrition experts are increasingly recommending probiotics to their patients. Although […]
Change Your Walk, Change Your Mood
You may have noticed that you walk differently depending on your mood. It’s more likely that someone will slouch and face downward if they are sad. People let us know they are happy with spring in their step and a more open physical posture. Although mood influences walking style, a recent scientific study demonstrates that […]
4 Exercises for Lasting Knee Pain Relief
Certified personal trainer Jen Mueller compares the limited range of motion that often accompanies knee pain to the stiffness of the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz. However, those of us who are among the more than 40 million US adults who suffer from knee pain, we can’t just oil our knees to recover. […]
Early Exposure to Air Pollutants Linked to Autism in Children
Researchers have completed a study that bolsters the case for a connection between autism and pollution. The findings reveal that children diagnosed with autism are likelier to have experienced exposure to harmful pollutants, either in utero or in their first 24 months, than children without the disease. Lead author Dr. Evelyn Talbott, a professor at […]
Don’t Underestimate Minor Soreness and Bruising from a Car Accident
The day after a car accident is often more painful than the moments directly following the crash. While the endorphins that are released when the accident first occurs help your body overcome shock, they can also make pain and other injury symptoms unnoticeable. Be aware that symptoms are often delayed. Let’s look at the three […]