If you are interested in knowing more about Tai Chi and its benefits, then you are in luck for we will introduce one of the best benefits of this healthy practice. There are of course tons of benefits, but knowing this will certainly spark your interest. Tai Chi doe enhances […]
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The Benefits of Cord Blood Stem Cells
Banking your child's cord blood stem cells can change or even save a life. The lifesaving power of the umbilical cord blood is no longer a secret. Cord blood stem cells are a better alternative to bone marrow in transplants, and have been used for 20 years to treat more […]
How Increased Testosterone Levels Contribute to Building Muscle and Weight Loss in Men
It’s only natural that as we age our bodies start decreasing muscle mass and increasing our midsections. At least, it may seem normal because muscle mass is directly proportional to muscle usage. The older we get, the less we use our muscles, so the less muscles we gain from everyday […]
How to Increase Life Expectancy
Many people think that how long they live doesn’t depend on them. Well, it does, and much more than you would think. Our lifestyle, work, habits, what we eat, how we eat, how we sleep… These are all factors that influence our life expectancy. Some major fatal conditions are caused […]
The Most Common Occupational Injuries Covered by Workers Compensation Law
In the labor world, when someone gets injured in the course of doing their job, it's referred to as an occupational injury. Employers of a certain business size in every state are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to help pay for injured workers. Due to the nature of work […]
Is Medical Marijuana the Next Arthritis Treatment?
Marijuana is much in the news these days. What with Colorado’s legalizing of the drug for recreational usage and with the controversy raging over using marijuana as medicine, it’s getting hard to find unbiased, objective information on anything related to the plant. Recreational usage is a whole other topic, and […]
Celebrities with Different Kinds of Joint Pain
Most of us feel celebrities have it all - great jobs with large paydays, adoration from thousands of fans, glamorous clothes and jewelry. What we don't remember is, these folks are people, just like us. Their status has elevated them to the point where their humanity is forgotten, and when […]
Back Pain and Insomnia: How Lack of Sleep Makes Pain Worse
People suffering from chronic back pain understand its detrimental effect on daily activity, but what about its effect on your sleep? Approximately 65% of people in the U.S. who suffer from chronic back pain also reported having sleep disorders, including disrupted or non-restorative sleep and even insomnia. Although too little […]
Trio Factors to Fight Obesity
If you are overweight then you are not alone. About two-thirds of the adults in U.S. are overweight or obese. Obese is highly associated with a higher risk of chronic diseases, mobility disability and death. Such risk factors are prevalent in older women that includes, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and sometimes […]
Common Treadmill Mistakes That Will Get You Injured
As we roll in 2014, getting in shape is sure to be at the top of resolution lists of people across the country. For some, that means switching to a vegetarian diet and hoping for the best — others may not be in the mood for such radical changes, and […]
The Positive Effects of Using Medicinal Marijuana to Treat Anxiety
With more states legalizing medical marijuana, there are a variety of conditions that would qualify for the "card". Aside from chronic pain, there are several psychological disorders that also may react positively to chemicals in marijuana. Psychological disorders, particularly those that are chronic, limit the ability for sufferers to participate […]
What are SLAP Tears and How to Treat
Two famous men remind us once again of, well, our humanness. According to USA Today, injured New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez would most likely undergo shoulder surgery in late October. Meanwhile in Hollywood, a rep for Adam Sandler confirmed that the actor has recently undergone a procedure for a […]