Many people have most likely never thought about whether their legs are equal in length or not and what problems may be caused if they are not even. A 2019 study found that about one and 10 adults have lower limbs that are equal length. The remaining 90% had a difference in like link. This […]
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Exercise Saves Lives
Of all the prescriptions in the world, there is one which has the potential to reduce severity and even prevent many diseases. These include hypertension, heart disease, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis, certain cancers, depression, and dementia. With this prescription, there are very low risks for side effects too. This prescription is actually exercise! Adults who exercise […]
Risk Factors for Neck Pain
Neck pain is the cause of many different issues including work absences, injuries, and lowered quality of life. About 1 in 6 people experience neck pain in a given three month time frame. Today, we will be discussing how to combat this neck pain. Authors at the Department of Orthopedics at Duke University discovered that […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments
Pain, numbness, weakness, or other painful symptoms in the arm or wrist is classified as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Many CTS patients believe that surgery is the only solution for CTS. What if we told you that surgery is not the best treatment option for those with CTS, and can sometimes make symptoms worse? Today, […]
Does Coffee Slow the Brain?
Does coffee really help you focus? The answer is complicated. A 2021 study was conducted that concluded that a cup of coffee in the morning could actually have the opposite effect. Today, we will be taking a look at this study. 32 daily coffee drinkers, and 24 non coffee drinkers were each given a questionnaire […]
The Problems of Obesity
Obesity is considered having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over 30, and about 42.4 percent of adults in the US suffer from obesity. This number has increased by 30 percent only in the past two decades. Obesity is linked to certain health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and certain types of […]
Shoulder Pain Therapy v Exercise
Subacromial impingement syndrome, more known as SAIS, is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and functional restrictions. When tendons of the rotator cuff, head of the biceps brachii, and the subacromial bursa are pinched/ impinged during movement activities, pain and reduced motion and function in respective areas is caused. Did you know […]
How to Help Migraines through Lifestyle Choices
Migraine headaches are the leading cause of disability for those under the age of 50. Did you know that there are essential underlying causes for migraines? One of these is possibly a pro inflammatory and oxidative state in the body. Today we will be looking at how to make healthier lifestyle choices to avoid migraine […]
Stop Low Back Pain from Becoming Chronic
Did you know that about one-in-seven adults in the US have chronic low back pain? This is classified as back pain that lasts longer than 3 months. It can have a huge effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal activities. With this being said, it is important to figure out what factors are […]
Our Favorite Fitness Apps Part 2
So following on from the first five fitness apps from the last post, we’re next going to be looking at our final top 5 apps. Following the pandemic, so many people have switched to virtual training so it’s hardly surprising to see so many apps on the market. It has to be something unique to […]
