Overview As we age, the degree of physical activity we get tends to plummet, which is due to several factors, including existing medical conditions, obesity, chronic pain, and the fear of falling. However, not getting sufficient physical activity exacerbates these health problems, hence the vitality of fitness for seniors. In fact, a 2018 study concluded […]
Dr. Kevin Crawford
As the leading orthopedic surgeon in Lubbock TX, focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Kevin Crawford’s expertise includes arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, ACL, knee, and elbow with an emphasis on advanced arthroscopic techniques. Dr. Crawford is a premier ACL doctor in Lubbock with specialized training on ACL Reconstruction in Lubbock, and […]
Warning Signs of Back Pain (Sports Medicine)
Overview Lower back pain is extremely prevalent in the field of sports medicine. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), approximately 80% of people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. However, not all pain is equal, as it could indicate a much more serious problem in some […]
How Leptin Is The Key To Weight Loss
Overview Leptin is an endocrine hormone that’s produced by adipocytes (fat cells) to suppress feelings of hunger and optimize the efficiency of energy expenditure in the liver. In general, the production of this hormone is dependent on the number of fat cells the body has. In other words, the more fat you have, the higher […]
What is Sports Medicine?
Overview In the world of fitness, athletes are always predisposed to musculoskeletal injuries, which significantly vary in severity. To make matters worse, some of these injuries become recurrent, altering the athlete’s career, and in some cases, ending it altogether. Other patients may complain of chronic pain that’s been there for months or years after inflicting […]
Motivation for the Gym – 4 Tips About How to Stay on Track
In today’s modern fitness world, the prospect of staying motivated can be a complex issue for many people. After all, not everyone has the ability and the eagerness to hit the gym consistently. Also, with every challenge, many of us are not focused on maintaining proper fitness levels. At the same time, many people simply […]
3 Habits to Stay Positive in Today’s World
If you are positive, the world seems positive to you. Undoubtedly, it is all about the viewpoint that we have. What we feel, comes back to us; and that is the reason why most of the motivational and self-development coaches emphasize the importance of staying positive. Positivity is significant, and we all crave it. However, […]
5 tips to stay motivated in life
Undoubtedly, we are living in a dynamic world. We love to see the dynamicity around and work hard to get the absolute most success out of our efforts. To work hard is good, and we all appreciate it, but sometimes there comes the point when we feel ourselves falling into a funk. And, the situation […]
Know the Best Sleeping “Direction” for Your Health
A different point of view from an Indian Direction Guru. We all love to sleep, and sometimes, we even break our own sleep-in records! But, did you know that the direction in which you sleep may play a significant role in maintaining your health? According to Vastu Shashtra, a traditional Indian guide to directions, architecture […]
Women want young, smooth skin to feel confident and beautiful. Many have turned to different oils to achieve the skin conditioning they want. Others have taken it overboard with lotions that contain harmful chemicals. Despite all these efforts, one...
There have been several research journals that have been published documenting the relation between sleep and the body’s functions. To sum up, good quality sleep has been associated with higher performance, healthier individuals, and happier life. When we take...