It’s time to bring out the green thumb because gardening season is upon us. Many enjoy gardening and its numerous health benefits. However, it is important to be mindful of the stress and strain activities such as digging, planting, weeding, and raking can cause. The back, knees, neck, and shoulders Read more…
Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Water helps your body keep your temperature normal, lubricate and cushion joints, protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues and get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements. In addition, drinking water at the correct time(s) Read more…
A recent study finds that people who take a midday nap have better blood-pressure control than those who do not nap. More specifically, participants who slept for an hour after their lunchtime meal had an average systolic blood pressure that was 6mmHG lower than their peers. In addition, nappers tended Read more…
Spring has sprung! For most, this is a welcome change from the cold of winter, but for others, the seasonal allergies that come along with this time of the year can be miserable. Symptoms of seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever, include sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itchy and watery Read more…
A recent study finds that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients reporting severe fatigue are at a ten times higher risk for hospitalization than those who report less severe fatigue. Fatigue is the second-most common symptom for patients with COPD behind shortness of breath. More specifics on the study are Read more…