fitness

We all experience aches and pains that come with everyday life. Whether it’s from getting injured at home or sitting too much at the office, maybe it’s time to see a chiropractor. I’ve turned to our local chiropractor several times, and each visit has helped me get back to feeling my best. It’s not just …

Stress can be a real stealthy threat, sneaking up and causing both immediate and long-term changes in your body. It’s all interconnected – stress can lead to weight gain, which in turn can cause snoring, and the poor sleep from snoring can ramp up your stress levels even more. Let’s break down how stress, snoring, …

Aromatherapy and essential oils are becoming popular again as a natural way to boost health. Let’s take a quick look at the history, quality, and use of essential oils and aromatherapy. Essential oils aren’t actually oils but are highly concentrated aromatic parts of plants, including flowers, leaves, seeds, stems, roots, or bark. These components provide …

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys your red blood cells, leading to anemia. But don’t worry, it can be diagnosed and treated, so it’s important to learn more about it. The causes of this condition fall into two categories: primary and secondary. Primary causes are unknown and account for …

Keeping your heart healthy involves more than just switching to diet soda or going for a run. There are several factors to consider, including diet, exercise, and sleep habits—all of which play a significant role in cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, so it’s vital to take heart health …

When picking a post-workout deodorant, it’s crucial, especially if you’re always on the go. Even if not everyone uses deodorant, those hitting the gym regularly need something to prevent underarm sweat from ruining their day. And it’s not just for workout time; you’ll need it afterward, too. Underarms are sensitive, and unexpected breakouts and irritation …

One part of the body that’s really sensitive to the stress from regular physical exercise is the endocrine system. More and more studies show that doing endurance exercises frequently and for long periods can mess with men’s hormone levels, particularly testosterone. Men who regularly do this kind of exercise tend to have persistently lower levels …

Did you know the average person smiles about 13 times a day? For children, that number jumps to as many as 400 times a day! While a smile might seem like a small gesture, it holds significant power for both the person smiling and those around them. In a recent study, researchers found that individuals …

Recent research by the National Center for Biotechnology Information shows that not getting enough sleep can do more than just make you feel tired and irritable; it can mess with the hormones that control your appetite, making you more likely to overeat and gain weight. When you have a bad night’s sleep, you might find …

We’ve all heard about the problem of obesity, but why haven’t we made much progress in tackling it? This article looks into why obesity is so common in our society and what we can do to address it. In 2016, the British medical journal, The Lancet, conducted a comprehensive survey on obesity research over more …