One of the main benefits of your backyard swimming pool is the health benefits it provides — not just to your physical health, but to your emotional and mental health as well. Of course, a holistic view of health recognizes that all of those are intertwined — even if we can’t always tell exactly how. […]
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Isn’t Working Out Enough?
For one thing, if you have to ask that question, probably not. Are you spreading your workouts across your work day, participating in some kind of physical activity at least once an hour? I didn’t think so. In that case, then, no, working out is not enough. Enough for what, you ask? Preventing obesity and […]
No Pain, No Gain . . . or Not
When we consider the benefit of any exercise regimen, the phrase “no pain, no gain” may be a good guide to knowing when you’re stretching your physical capacity in a good way. After doing the same routine for while, you’ll probably stop feeling that same burn, and you’ll know you need to turn it up […]
Is That A “Good Pain” or “Bad Pain” You’re Experiencing?
We all know the saying, “No pain, no gain” all too well. But do we ever stop to think about what it actually means? Instead of thinking of that statement in the figurative sense, most people take the saying quite literally. Regrettably, it could end in an orthopedic injury. Nothing is more important than listening […]
Choosing an Office Chair That Is the Right Size
Did you know that sitting in an office chair that is too large could, in fact, create problems for your neck and back? Many people have office chairs that are too large for their bodies, yet they spend countless hours sitting in them, thus putting stress on their bodies without even knowing it. This can […]
Is Your Teen Abusing OTC Drugs?
Over the counter (OTC) drug abuse is a common problem with teenagers of the 21st century. This statement will send many parents reeling. They have talked to their kids about drugs and alcohol but have inadvertently left out discussing the dangers of using cough medicine as a drug. Because this trend is so new and […]
Stretching Your Health
Many athletic individuals praise the virtues of stretching repeatedly. They stretch before, during and after exercises. Sometimes they will stretch for relaxation purposes or out of pure desire. Unfortunately, this obsession with stretching is not good. Like all things in life, stretching works best in moderation. Yoga and other modern trends place an emphasis on […]
What is the Best Sleep Position?
Everyone falls asleep differently, but there are certain sleep positions that work better for some people than for others. This depends mostly on your individual preference level for a certain sleep position, but there are also sleep positions that should generally be avoided in order for you to reduce chronic neck and shoulder problems. So […]
Understanding Eating Disorders
Throughout the last generation, media has promoted the implementation of a deathly phenomenon; eating disorders. This prevailing disorder has taken the lives of thousands, especially young women. The foster of this psychological disease rests in the hands of media, which has captivated the idolization of a “picture-perfect woman.” Eating disorders affect about 1% of America’s […]
Flash Drives for Physical Fitness
If you consider yourself an athlete of a devotee of physical fitness, we understand that you take your health pretty seriously. Maintaining optimum physical health is of the utmost importance to you, and your focus on physical fitness probably infiltrates nearly every aspect of your life. Or perhaps you aren’t an exercise fanatic, but you […]