Category: Get Healthy
What Causes Muscle Cramps?
The exact cause of muscle cramps is still unknown, but the theories most commonly cited include: Altered neuromuscular control Dehydration Electrolyte depletion Poor conditioning Muscle fatigue doing ... Read More
Spinal Stenosis Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs as the spinal canal narrows, restricting or compressing the nerve roots and spinal cord. It is often caused by osteoarthritis of the spinal column. Co... Read More
Dancing Can Help Reverse some signs of aging
A recent study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience has found dance classes can reverse some signs of aging in the brain. Older adults who were asked to constantly change dance routines in... Read More
STATINS… Hamper Exercise!
Many people with high cholesterol are prescribed statins and advised to exercise more to boost their cardiovascular health. But muscle myopathy…a common side effect of the drug that causes fat... Read More
Reasons You Are So Tired!
The National Sleep Foundation’s research shows people in the U.S. get 20% less sleep than they did a century ago. They also work more hours, which can increase stress, lower the amount of family tim... Read More
Could You Be Dehydrated… It’s not always easy to tell!
Dehydration occurs when you lose more water via sweat and urine than you’ve taken in, can be especially dangerous for older adults. A lack of sufficient fluid in the body can temporarily cause confu... Read More
The Wall Workout… exercises to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and posture.
Wall workouts are helpful for those who aren’t accustomed to exercise…people with physical limitations(back pain/knee arthritis) or when recovering from surgery or other physical problems. Ima... Read More
Back Surgery or Exercise for Treating Low-Back Pain ??????
Four out of five Americans have experienced low-back pain.. For some, acute low-back pain…lasting one to three months…turns into chronic low-back pain a long- term problem that... Read More