Empower Your Wellness Journey
Americans Continue to Struggle With Sleeping Issues, Massage Therapy Could Help
A good night’s sleep is crucial for a healthy lifestyle, yet so many Americans struggling to sleep longer than a few hours each night. According to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Morality Weekly Report, one-third of U.S. adults are not…
Why Are Advertisers So Keen To Link Booze and Exercise?
Although alcoholism remains a major issue across the United States, advertisers aren’t planning on easing back. More than 7% of the entire U.S. population over the age of 18 (13.8 million people) has problems with drinking, including 8.1 million people suffering from alcoholism. Major beer companies certainly aren’t planning on…
Tai Chi May Help Seniors Improve Balance, Prevent Falls
Slips and falls can be dangerous at virtually any age. After all, around 22% of slip and fall incidents result in more than 31 days away from work for readily employed individuals. But when employees take a tumble on the job, they’re able to claim workers’ compensation in order to…
This Study Can Predict Where and When You’ll Suffer From Foot Pain
The human foot contains 19 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and 107 ligaments. This means that the foot is incredibly prone to injuries of all kinds. However, a new study out of Australia has determined that foot pain depends much more on lifestyle and activity level than anything else. Research…
Studies, Interactive Maps Show Your Backyard May Be Hotbed For Disease
A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals showed that 75% of U.S. adults feel it’s important to spend time outside in their yards. Many of us love the idea of getting some fresh air and reconnecting with the beauty of nature as part of our fitness…
Medical Marijuana Found to Help Curb Opioid Addiction, Research Finds
There is a major drug problem happening right now in the United States, and thousands of people have fallen victim. In 2014, more than 47,000 people died due to fatal drug overdoses, and there were 52,404 lethal drug overdoses in 2015. But now, studies have shown that there may be…