Is your brain inflamed? How to tell and what to do
When most people think of inflammation they think of arthritic joints, or maybe a sprained ankle. But did ...
Avoid Common Pool Injuries With These Tips
Who doesn’t love a refreshing dip in a pool during those hot summer months? It’s a great way to have fun and stay comfortable. Unfortunately, a day at the pool ...
Summer Activities Bring Potential For Injuries
With summer fast approaching, you’re probably looking forward to getting outside, enjoying the warm, sunny weather and having fun. Unfortunately, summertime fun brings with it the possibility of injury, especially ...
Heat or Cold For Back Pain?
If your back is hurting, you may find yourself getting conflicting advice when it comes to treatment. Some people will say you should use heat, while others will insist that ...
Lack of sleep; early mornings cause gene changes
We all want enough sleep so we’re less cranky and more alert. We want it for our kids too. But recent research found an even more important reason: Sleeping less than six hours a night for one week can lead ...
What To Do About A Crick In Your Neck
It has probably happened to you more often than you care to admit. You wake up in the morning to a sharp, shooting pain in your neck and a curious ...
Increase in autoimmunity rates linked to leaky gut
Autoimmunity, a disorder in which the immune system attacks and destroys body tissue, is one of the most prevalent ...
Watch Your Weight If You Suffer From Knee Pain
Your knees are basically your body’s shock absorbers, and they take a lot of punishment. It’s probably no surprise then, that knee pain is one of the most common ailments ...
Exercise turns back the clock on older hearts
Our muscles stiffen as we age, including the heart muscles. However, a new study showed that middle aged adults who took up moderate- ...
How Can I Tell If I Have Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis are both incredibly painful conditions, but they require very different forms of treatment. It’s important to know which is which if your hands suddenly start ...
