For many Americans, yoga is their physical activity of choice. What was started as a means of spiritual development and connection has morphed into the way to build lean muscle and increase flexibility. Regardless of where dedicated yogis practice — be it at home, in a dance studio, or at the gym on hardwood floors…
Hitting the gym and eating a balanced diet are certainly two major parts of a healthy lifestyle, but studies show that everyday yard work may also be beneficial. From stress relief to muscle toning, working on home projects offers a multitude of health boosting properties. If you are considering tackling a new outdoor project, these…
Suffering from back pain? You might want to try some downward dog. A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that yoga could actually be as effective in treating back pain as physical therapy. Popular Science reports that this knowledge could eventually convince doctors to prescribe yoga and insurance companies to cover it. “I’d tell my…
According to many experts, this summer may be the worst tick season to date. As temperatures start to heat up and the risks that go along with ticks — including Lyme disease and a new threat called Powassan — begin to increase, those who spend time outside for leisure, recreation, or exercise need to protect…
Out of all of the steel used in North America every year, 69% of it is recycled. And as modern steel grows stronger, builders need to use less of it in their designs. Additionally, 5 of the most common applications for Stainless Steel 316 are laboratory equipment, jet engine parts, boat fittings, food and pharmaceutical…
H&M and other iconic fast fashion companies are now welcoming recycling into their stores. Fast fashion depends primarily on resource-heavy manufacturing and is based on a desire to trash the old and buy the new, so this is a welcome change for many consumers. The consumers, namely Millennials and members of Generation Z, have come…
New research from Brigham Young University in Utah has revealed that exercise can effectively slow the aging process. According to the study, vigorous exercise may be able to slow down a type of aging that occurs at the cellular level. “Just because you’re 40, doesn’t mean you’re 40 years old biologically,” exercise science professor Larry…
Almost 18 million U.S. adults practice meditation, but there’s a new trend on the horizon: petitation. This movement is one where animals can lend a helping paw to their owners during exercises like meditation and yoga. Elisabeth Paige is a research associate with the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and she recently coined and…
While it is generally recommended to consume at least two servings of fruit and two to two-and-a-half servings of vegetables every day, one pesky green fruit is causing an epidemic among guacamole lovers. This epidemic is called Avocado Hand, and it has gotten so bad that doctors are sending out warnings to their avocado-loving patients….
Surgeons in the U.K. have completed a first in the world of optometry — operating inside the human eye via a robot. The surgery, which removes fine membrane growths on the retina, is crucial because if left untreated, these growths can distort vision and potentially lead to blindness. An eye’s retina is the thin layer…
