It doesn’t matter whether you play tennis, golf, or like to walk around: the two most important parts of your body are your legs and your core. Without a strong core and the proper balance, a leg brace will...
Overview High blood pressure is one of the most common diseases on earth. Being prevalent, however, does not undermine the destructive damage that this disease can cause. Fortunately, sticking to a healthy diet, exercising more, and taking your medications...
Overview GMO stands for genetically modified organism, which is a quite controversial topic. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says that GMO seeds account for 90% of planted corn, cotton, and soy in the US. In general, health...
Overview Up until recently, organic food was quite expensive and only available in a few health food stores. Fortunately, this has changed. Today, you can find organic food in virtually every supermarket out there. The prices are also a...
Overview Stress has become synonymous with the modern way of living. Unfortunately, most people take this emotional reaction lightly, as they consider it to be part of the human experience. While stress is an important stimulus to keep people...
Overview At the start of every new year, millions of people set their new year’s resolutions. These resolutions may revolve around eating healthy, exercising more, involving more inspiring people in our lives, or improving financial status. Unfortunately, the vast...
Overview The knee has complex anatomy with dozens of structures connected together. This complexity makes it particularly prone to injuries that could be incapacitating. In fact, many world-class athletes had to stop competing because of knee injuries. If the...
Overview Sleep is one of the most neglected aspects of an athlete’s performance that could significantly optimize physical abilities. In fact, many world-class athletes place great emphasis on the number of hours they sleep. For instance, Roger Federer, one...
Overview CT Syndrome describes the compression of the median nerve by the tissues of the hand. The median nerve passes through the palm of your hand through a tiny opening called the carpal tunnel. This nerve is responsible for...
Fitness for Seniors
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 […]