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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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...
Exercises are recommended to help maintain a healthy body. They keep it functional and improve the immune system, as well as helping to maintain proper body weight. Depending on motivation and a person’s endurance, one can opt for an...
Are you struggling to change your behavior or life choices for the better? Good for you! Remember, though, that it’s natural that changing a habit takes time and can even seem impossible. Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking or...
Women are flocking the gyms for different workout routines – and for different reasons. Some just want to get a body they are proud of, others want peace of mind through yoga classes, while others just want to improve...
Depression is a dangerous condition of the mind which if not treated as soon as possible, the outcomes can be heartbreaking. Before recent studies were conducted, clinical depression used to be a ‘woman’s disease’. But in this day and...