How Often to Work Out for Strength, Weight Loss, and Health
How often a person needs to work out to see results will depend on their fitness goals. Here’s how to find out how long you should work out.
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7 Most Common Accidents and Injuries During Back to School
Whether your kiddo is a little daredevil or just a bit klutzy, accidents happen. Find out the most common and when to seek medical help.
Why Does RA Often Occur in the Joints of the Hands?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA is an auto-immune disease. Here’s where RA often affects, along with treatments that may help prevent and treat pain.
What are the Best Exercises for Overall Health and Fitness?
The powerful combination of cardiovascular exercise and strength training can help a person build muscle strength and improve their heart, lung, and circulatory health.
Hand, Wrist, And Arm Pain While Exercising
Arm and hand pain can have meaning if it shows up while exercising. Learn when to listen and when to seek medical help.
Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries for Artists
Art therapy can be an effective and creative way to manage chronic pain. Just make sure you don’t add to your burden with repetitive strain injuries.
How to Improve Your Posture at Work
A majority of people spend long periods of time sitting down while at work can hurt your health, learn more about how to improve it.
Why Sitting Too Much Is Bad For Your Health
Article featured on WebMD 1. It Hurts Your Heart Scientists first noticed something was up in a study that compared two similar groups: transit drivers, who sit most of the day, and conductors or guards, who don’t. Though their diets and lifestyles were a lot alike, those that sat were about twice as likely to […]
Common Types of Arthritis Explained
Arthritis is a painful rheumatic condition that causes joint inflammation. There are many different types of arthritis that can affect the joints and other areas of the body and cause similar symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and stiffness. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Some common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid […]
Hip-Spine Syndrome: It’s Complicated (and Often Overlooked)
A patient with hip arthritis may experience hip or groin pain as well as trouble walking, while a patient with lumbar spinal stenosis may have pain down their leg, or neurologic symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness.