A new report from the United Nations warns of the dangers of the increasingly polluted state of rivers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. According to the report, this pollution poses a serious disease risk to more than 300 million people. Currently, about 3.4 million deaths are caused every year by water-borne pathogens — including…
Most of us know that getting regular exercise can help stave off various health concerns and keep our weight low. As we age, it can become harder to get regular physical activity due to pre-existing conditions. But a new study has shown that physical activity can improve both body and mind, even in senior citizens…
The human foot is one of the most complex body parts we have: just one foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles. But we tend to take our feet for granted. They’re chiefly responsible for numerous daily tasks, but until we experience a problem or feel foot pain, we’re likely to…
As we all know, diet and exercise are they key elements to reaching our fitness goals. You may have the exercise part down, but are you really eating as well as you could? Many people find that preparing their meals ahead of time keeps them on track when it comes to following nutritional guidelines. Read…
