A herniated disc occurs when the outer part of the donut-shaped disc between the vertebrae weakens and the inner part (a gel-like substance) protrudes outward, something like when a balloon squeezed from one side. Typically, people don’t feel any pain until and unless this protrusion touches a nerve. Many people live o … Read More
Nearly everyone experiences it at some point in their life. Neck pain can result from accidents or injuries, muscle strain or imbalances, and even simple activities which are repeated over time, like sitting, reading, and working at the computer. Our bodies are in a sitting position often throughout the day. We eat, dr … Read More
If you’re suffering from general upper-back , you’re probably having a hard time doing daily activities like driving a car, working at the computer, or even brushing your teeth. You may be experiencing headaches or radiating pain into the arms and/or the shoulder blades. You may have had muscles "lock up,” making it nearl … Read More
Have you ever wondered if the benefits of meditation have ever been studied and actually proven? Yogis and monks have been practiced meditation for thousands of years, and they certainly seem more peaceful … but what does science have to say? Amazingly - a LOT! … Read More
When you think about coming down with an infectious disease, symptoms like fever, fatigue, muscle aches and loss of appetite probably come to mind. Rarely would most people assume that an infection could lead to a loss of memory, but it’s actually already been shown that severe infections can lead to cognitive impairment … Read More
High blood pressure tends to run in families, so if you have a close relative with this condition you’re at an increased risk too — especially if they developed high blood pressure at a young age (under 60). If you have a family history of high blood pressure, you should take steps now to lower your risk. Don’t wait until y … Read More
Nearly 40% of men suffer from erectile dysfunction–the inability to develop or maintain an erection–at some point in their lives. Experts estimate nearly 18 million men in America suffer from the condition. Conventional treatments include drugs, drastic surgeries and external mechanical methods, which typically mask t … Read More
For thousands of years it’s been thought that the rhythmic experience of throbbing pain was linked to artery pulsations, a theory first introduced by Aristotle. Now new research suggests Aristotle may have been wrong about throbbing pain, and it may have a different link entirely … Read More
Do you often find yourself lying in bed wide awake, unable to sleep at 3 a.m. because of a wondering brain? Research has shown that people with insomnia have difficulty shutting down mind-wandering brain regions at night, which makes it difficult, if not impossible, to fall asleep. … Read More
There is arguably no more important event in an athlete’s life than the Olympic games. And this year at the Winter Olympics in Sochi we’ve already seen phenomenal tests of strength, endurance and dedication as the athletes compete to be world champions. This doesn’t come without years of practice, discipline and drive … as … Read More