Are you concerned about high blood pressure? Maybe you've recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure or have a family history of stroke or heart attack. Keeping your blood pressure in check is a legitimate concern so you look to your doctor for advice. So what’s the next step, doc? Your doctor pulls out his … Read More
The best post workout supplement isn't a specialized sports drink or fancy protein powder. In fact, when you chug a sports drink, grab an energy bar, or down a protein shake after an intense workout, you may actually be making things worse! It all comes down to the "extras” included in these kinds of products. To make them … Read More
So you want to live to the ripe old age of 100? Or you at least want to live a VIBRANT life as long as possible? Centenarians -- people who are 100 or over -- are indeed a rare breed, making up just 1 out of every 6,000 people in the United States (and 85 percent of the time, they’re women). But this is a dramatic increase … Read More
Back pain is surprisingly common in children, with studies showing it impacts anywhere from 18 percent to 58 percent of youth. Kids these days engage in many "adult” activities — sitting for long periods, playing sports and carrying heavy loads. These are the same activities that often lead to back pain in adults … and your … Read More
Did you know that the average person with back pain spends about $3,000 more each year on health care than someone without pain ($7,000 vs. $4,000 respectively)?[i] These extra thousands are going toward lower back pain treatment, but research suggests that more treatments do not necessarily … Read More
Seems like not a day goes by when we find out something we love is "horrible" for us. But here’s a bit of a reprieve … You probably think the items that follow fall into that "off limits” category, yet studies show they can actually be quite good for you in their own right. Moderation is, of course, key in all things, so we … Read More
Pain is the number one reason for medical visits in the United States, and back pain is the most common type of pain reported. An estimated 8 out of 10 people struggle with back pain at some point in their lives, and in most cases it goes away on its own. But for some, back pain becomes chronic, which simply means the pain p … Read More
What is that intense and tightening pain in your chest? Is it something serious or just a bad case of indigestion? You’ve probably experienced the discomfort of chest pain. It can radiate anywhere along the front of your body from your neck to your upper abdomen. What is the cause of your chest pain? The list of potential … Read More
Dear Serena Williams, First, I am a big fan of yours. I've appreciated your amazing skills and your determination to succeed for years. Which brings me to this letter ... I know you recently had to bow out of a match at the Rome Masters semi-final due to back pain. I know you must dearly want to defeat that fierce opponent … Read More
... And What It Can Do For Your Waistline Everyone knows the basic requirements for losing weight: diet and exercise. But did you know there’s a lot more to it than that? If you’re looking to stop your cravings for unhealthy carbs and other foods and lose weight, look no further than mastering chemistry - your body c … Read More