Hip Bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of one or more of the bursae in your hips. Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between the moving parts in your joints. If you have hip bursitis, you are probably all too familiar with the pain and discomfort that a ...
Where are my keys? I came into the room for something. What was it? Oh, that was today? I thought that was next week! … Anyone can experience a lapse in memory once in a while. But how can you tell the difference between normal slips and more serious long-term ...
Postural instability due to age-related changes in seniors can lead to an increased risk of falling that can be debilitating to their health, function, and overall confidence. In addition, some medications list dizziness and light-headedness as side effects, further contributing to balance problems. This instability can lead elderly individuals to ...
Tight hips may seem like a minor annoyance, perhaps hindering your daily movements or causing pain from time to time. But the reality is that tight hip joints can lead to a myriad of significant health problems. Your hip flexors are the muscles that connect your lower back with your ...
How healthy are your lungs? It’s probably not something you tend to think about too much. But according to recent research, lung diseases are increasing. Between 1990 and 2017, the total number of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) went up by 39.5 percent. And though it may be hard to believe, ...
How many times have you heard about the health dangers of sitting for prolonged periods of time? You might have even heard that ‘sitting is the new smoking’ when learning about the multitude of health concerns that are associated with hours spent in a seated position. Indeed, research has linked ...
Foam rollers have become increasingly popular over the last few decades. They were first used by physical therapists as self-massage tools in the 1980s, then rapidly gained popularity with dancers to aid in muscle recovery. Today, foam rollers are one of the most common exercise tools used in gyms and ...
Fall is a magical season full of colorful landscapes, fun activities, and cool, crisp mornings. For many people, it’s the best season of the year. Unfortunately, fall is also the time we need to start thinking about colds and flu. Most flu activity starts in the fall and goes through ...
Walking is a popular way for people of almost any age and fitness level to increase their activity. But what can you do if your usual evening exercise has become too easy? Of course, you could always walk longer, extending your outing by an additional 15 minutes or half an ...
You can feel the change in the air. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to change color, and the evenings have grown cooler. It’s nearly Fall, which means one thing for you and your daily wellness: change. Indeed, it’s not only the outdoors that goes through seasonal ...
