Self-care is extremely important to our physical, social and mental well-being. There are a variety of ways to take care of your health, but many people overlook the importance of simple home remedies that can effectively manage low back pain. Here are just a few of the things you can do at home to help manage lower back pain.
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When it comes to heart health, it's established that maintaining a healthy weight and cardiorespiratory fitness are both valuable – but is one better than the other? According to new research, your weight may not be as important as how fit you are. A review of 20 studies involving nearly 400,000 adults from multiple countries has found that...
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Sodium overload in the Standard American Diet (SAD, all too appropriately) is a significant risk factor for high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and more. Although current guidelines recommend sodium intake below 2,300 mg / day, the average American consumes an estimated 3,400 mg, putting them at risk.
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Aerobic exercise is invaluable for improving overall health and specifically for weight loss, as it both burns calories and increases metabolism (which burns even more calories while you're at rest). But how much aerobic exercise do you need to do every week to get the most benefit when it comes to weight loss? Let's look at what new research suggests.
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Dementia is different from age-related cognitive decline; it's a specific type of decline that is more severe / pervasive, impacting a person's ability to perform daily tasks. While neither is something people look forward to as they age, avoiding dementia is a public-health priority because of the consequences.
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Let's face it: Not everyone wants to hit the weight room, treadmill or elliptical in the all-mighty quest to optimize health. Reality #2: Not everyone is physically able to do those things, depending on pre-existing conditions, age, etc. Enter the power of good-old-fashioned walking, which research suggests not only helps maintain fitness, but also...
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