Balance is divided into two types: static and dynamic. Static balance is the ability to maintain the body’s center of mass within its base of support. Dynamic is the ability to move outside of the body’s base of support, while maintaining posture control. Both are important, and both can be improved with exercises that […]
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How to Protect Yourself from Cell Phone Radiation
How You Use Your Cell Phone Can Lower Your Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation Despite the mixed research results, many people are increasingly concerned about the possible health effects of frequent, long-term exposure to cell-phone radiation. How Our Bodies Absorb Cell Phone Radiation Different cell-phone models emit different amounts of radiation, so one way to […]
3 Foods To Avoid Causing Your Joints Hurt
When joints stiffen and swell, the pain can make everything—from picking up a pen or taking a walk to mowing the lawn or cooking dinner—completely and utterly miserable. If you don’t know the feeling, chances are you know someone who does—about 1 in 5 adults in the United States have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to […]
Tasty Swaps to Help You Eat Less Red and Processed Meats
By now you’ve probably heard about the report last week categorizing hot dogs, bacon and other processed meats as a cause of colorectal cancer, and probably red meats also. In general, that supports AICR’s longstanding and continuous analysis of the research. Since 2007, AICR has recommended to avoid processed meat and eat no more […]
Yoga for Back Pain
Yoga and the Problem Back: If you have a back problem, it’s best to get an okay from your doctor before trying yoga. Back pain is often the result of a biomechanical imbalance in spinal structures. Your doctor can advise you of: Any movements to avoid The most productive level of challenge Safety modifications […]