Empower Your Wellness Journey
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…
Michigan is Home to a 13-year-old Horseback Riding Cat
Approximately 2 million people in the U.S. own horses, but not many horse owners can boast that they have a cat who joins them on their daily rides in the barn. Fieldstone Farm in Holland, MI regularly instructs both adults and children in horseback riding, but Gumphrey the cat is…
Maddy Moon Shares the Dark Side to Fitness Competition
Fitness competitions have been around for decades, but they are seeing a resurgence in the social media age. Without even realizing it, many people scroll through their Instagram feeds seeing images of body builders and bikini competitors showing off their physique for #fitspiration. At first glance, these fitness and figure…