In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the Nutritional Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. This was the first major update to the label in over 20 years and was inspired by health organizations and consumer groups that wanted to make it easier for people to ...
Neck pain is all too common, yet it isn’t something most people think about until they are experiencing it for themselves. Almost everyone has woken up from time to time with a kink in their neck that results in decreased mobility and discomfort. Others might experience frequent neck stiffness and ...
After over a year of being cooped up because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most people are looking forward to getting out and about this summer. As you make your plans for travel, vacation, and recreation, however, keep in mind that the summer heat can be dangerous. According to the Centers ...
Both depression and anxiety are far more common than you think. Everyone feels down or anxious from time to time, but when these feelings become predominant or are overwhelming, there is definitely cause for concern. These negative emotions can start controlling your life, which can often be debilitating. Sadly, prescription ...
Home can be a dangerous place. In 2018, an estimated 125,300 preventable injury-related deaths occurred in homes and communities. That was about 75 percent of the preventable injury-related deaths that year, according to the National Safety Council. An additional 37.6 million people suffered non-fatal medically consulted injuries, meaning they had ...
A little over a decade ago, most of us hadn’t heard of gluten. But then it seemed that the market exploded with gluten-free foods and books on gluten-free diets. Today, many of us remain confused about gluten. Is it bad for you? Or bad only for some people? And if ...
Push-ups are often considered the ideal exercise for building both upper body and core strength. When done properly, push-ups are a compound exercise that engages muscles in the arms, shoulders, chest, back, hips, core, and legs. Unfortunately, many people find push-ups intimidating, especially given the amount of upper body strength ...
Resistant mini bands are incredibly impactful and versatile. This lightweight piece of equipment makes it easy to target specific muscle groups. They can also improve the quality of your exercises by increasing your focus and control and engaging your stabilizing muscles for even greater benefits. Mini bands come in an ...
Springtime is the best time to lose weight and get healthy. As the temperature warms, you’re typically not as hungry because your appetite naturally decreases as your body works to cool down. Your mood is likely to be brighter when there’s more sunshine, too. That limits cravings for comfort food ...
These days, most people understand the negative impact that high blood pressure can have on their health. High blood pressure is the main risk factor for a cardiovascular event (heart attack or stroke) as it damages arteries that can become blocked and prevent blood flow to the heart muscle. Normal ...
