Men’s Health Week is a time to be aware of the health issues that men face in our society. While there have been many advancements in men’s health over the years, men still face a number of challenges. Let’s take a look at what Men’s Health Week means and how it can be used to…
Medical professionals and those who have suffered from the long-term pain of migraine headaches understand the repetitive and patterned nature of this condition. Using apps to track your migraines, triggers, and symptoms may be among the best tools a patient has to alleviate or eliminate migraine pain. Why would you need to track your migraines? …
Most of us immediately reach for over-the-counter pain relievers when a headache settles in. However, did you know that there are some natural remedies that include delicious foods you are probably already eating? Foods with anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate or reduce headache pain. Here are a few foods for headache relief that you can try…
Often when we talk about adding exercise to your routine we focus on cardio or aerobic workouts. Weight-lifting is often reserved for those who take fitness to the extreme. What if what we’ve always thought about weight lifting was wrong? It turns out weight lifting isn’t just for muscle bound Mr. Universe types. Adding weight-lifting to your…
Any type of physical activity–from running to cycling to doing house work–is measured as the energy expenditure required for the activity, compared to the energy needed to sit quietly. Types of physical activity Moderate activity exercises include walking, water aerobics, yoga, gardening, and even putting away groceries. Vigorous activities, however, are those that burn energy…
Exercise related injuries are unfortunately common, especially for people who do not work out regularly. One of the reasons this happens is because individuals aren’t doing the proper stretching and warm-up exercises before starting a more intense workout. Why are exercise warm-ups essential for a successful fitness program? Increased blood flow When you start cold,…
With summer just around the corner, many people are thinking about hitting the pool to cool off or catch some sun. Did you know that swimming has a number of health benefits, especially for those with chronic pain? Here are just a few reasons to swim and why you might want to check out a local…
Here in southern Nevada, hot weather exercise safety is essential most days of the year. In order to stay safe while exercising in hot weather that can reach over 100 degrees throughout the summer months, you can follow some easy hot weather tips while you exercise. Here are nine things to keep in mind for exercising…
Sitting can cause major health issues in postmenopausal women, notes a new study from Cornell University. Nutritional scientist Rebecca Seguin studied 93,000 women already past menopause to determine how the risks of sitting affected their overall health. Research on the risks of sitting The most sedentary of these women had a 12% increase in early death from any…
As we’ve discussed on the blog, exercise is a crucial component of a healthy, full life. The risk for injury is normally not a reason to avoid activity all together. Instead, make a plan, consider lower intensity exercises first, always pay attention to proper form and safety, and do a proper warm-up and cool-down. By going…