Staying hydrated during the summer can be a challenge! You can go for almost two months without food but only a few days without water. Let’s explore why your body needs water—especially as your body ages—how water can reduce health complications and stress on your body, and our top 8 tips to jazz up your […]
Archives for July 2015
Sports and fitness injury prevention tips—8 Signs you may be overdoing it
Whether you’re just starting a new routine or maintaining top shape these universal prevention tips can spare you from unnecessary sports and fitness related injuries. Preventing injury Of course if you’re new to strength training, make sure that you talk to a professional first about your general fitness and health. If you can […]
Fibromyalgia Explained
The American College of Rheumatology estimates that fibromyalgia affects as many as 12 million Americans. 90% of people who suffer from the disorder are female. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread pain, abnormal pain processing, sleep disturbance, fatigue and often psychological distress. The symptoms of fibromyalgia often occur in flare-ups and all of […]
Inflammation Causes and Effects
What do heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, stroke, cancer and aging have in common? Chronic systemic inflammation is an underlying cause of many seemingly unrelated diseases and premature aging. Even depression has been linked to the inflammatory response. As humans grow older, systemic inflammation can inflict devastating degenerative effects throughout the body. Inflammation is a part […]