Are you constantly asking yourself … "Why am I always tired?” You get plenty of sleep, yet your energy levels are drained and you’re always fighting off feelings of fatigue... If this describes you, you’re in good, albeit bleary-eyed, company, as millions of Americans report feeling tired every day. What’s really go … Read More
Coming down with a nasty cold or flu bug can easily derail even the "healthiest” among us. Both diseases of the respiratory tract and caused by viruses, colds and flus often have similar symptoms, although the flu is typically more severe and can sometimes lead to dangerous complications. It’s estimated that anywhere from … Read More
Are you chronically sleep deprived? Wait… before you answer, ask yourself these three questions: Do I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow? Do I need an alarm clock to wake up? Do I sleep extra hours on the weekends / my days off? If you answered "Yes” to any of these, it’s likely you’re not getting enough qua … Read More
Being overweight or obese isn’t just a pain... it might actually be causing your pain. And because it hurts, you don’t want to exercise. And because you don’t want to exercise, you gain more weight… and more pain comes with it… It’s a vicious cycle–but you’re not alone. If you’ve ever wondered why the Healthy Back I … Read More
In the United States, more than 33 percent of adults over 20 are overweight, while nearly 36 percent are obese.[i] It’s an epidemic that’s been blamed on everything from high-fructose corn syrup and too much time spent in front of televisions and computers to "obesogenic” chemicals and other substances in the environment. … Read More
If you’re one of the three in 10 Americans currently trying to lose weight, diet pills may have crossed your mind as a reasonable solution. It’s an alluring proposition: pop a pill or two in the morning and watch your extra pounds melt away. Yet, of those who have actually succeeded with their weight loss goals, only 4 perc … Read More
...And the RISKS of Both Infrequent and Frequent Bowel Movements If you’ve never given your bowel movements a second thought, it’s probably a sign that your digestive process is running smoothly. Because if you suddenly become irregular, or have the opposite problem with too frequent trips to the bathroom, you’ll be so u … Read More
One in five Americans struggle with chronic pain, according to a 2014 survey.[i] Of the nearly 35 million adults with persistent pain, 67 percent said their pain is “constantly present” while more than 50 percent said the pain is sometimes “unbearable and excruciating.” If you’re facing this daily battle, you know it’s no … Read More
Belly fat is one of the most dangerous types of fat because, in addition to the "ordinary” risks of obesity, belly fat, in particular, increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, some types of cancer and even premature death. This is because, unlike subcutaneous fat, which is located just below your skin, belly fat also … Read More
... 3 May Surprise You! The first step toward getting healthy is knowing where your biggest risks lie. Below we’ve highlighted the top 10 causes of death in women, so you can, first, get informed and, second, take steps to lower your risks. The best news of all? Many of these top causes of death are preventable … Top 10 Ca … Read More