Every person has their own story on how they begin this yearning feeling of being a part of something bigger than themselves. Some people reach out to their local community or state government, others start up charities and non-profit organizations. No matter what it is you decide to do, you […]
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3 Ways to Cut Costs on Overhead
The strength of your business could be cyclical. You may find there are times when business is booming, but then during lulls, it becomes more challenging to stay afloat. You could be missing some opportunities during that downtime to cut costs on overhead. Here are a few ways to help […]
Exercises to Prevent Disability Due to Arthritis
For those of us who suffer from some form of arthritis, the idea of exercising seems like a bad one. After all, our joints hurt, right? Why make them hurt even more with exercise? This seems logical, but…it's wrong. Counterintuitive as it seems, exercise is actually our friend. Moderate exercise […]
Why Communication, Preparation and Surgical Positioners Are Key to Patient Safety
Patient safety in orthopedic care and surgery is vital to the overall success of each case, however, it isn't the sole responsibility of the physician or surgeon. It is the duty of every healthcare professional involved with a patient's treatment, including the patient themselves, to make safety a priority. There […]
Why Use a Wi-Fi Enabled Device to Transform Your Workout
Obesity has spread like an epidemic in the USA. A Government data shows 78 million adults were obese in the country in 2012. There is no significant difference in the statistics even in 2013. The fact that 35% of the Americans are obese is of great concern, because obesity contributes […]
Tips to Encourage Your Kids to Stay Healthy
When it comes to ensuring child's proper growth and development some measures must be in place to ensure that they have a good lifestyle. This can be simply done through the following ways. Give attention to their food consumption First you have to know that food plays a very significant […]
Should Type 2 Diabetics be Excited Over the New Drug-Farxiga?
The number of Americans living with type 2 diabetes continues to grow each year. Although diabetes has genetic links in family members, it is also caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits. Yet in recent news, diabetics find a little levity with a new drug approved by the FDA called dapagliflozin (Farxiga). […]
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 […]
Are You Prepared to Save a Choking Baby?
Nobody likes to think about bad things happening, especially to your own child, but not being prepared isn't going to help anybody. Over 90,000 people a year are saved by CPR in the U.S., but many more don't receive the aid they need. You already know that there is nothing […]
The Benefits of a Luxury Ski Holiday
A ski holiday can be an exciting and exhilarating experience, but with luxury ski holidays you will have the added benefit of home comforts and modern facilities. Many ski chalets offer luxurious extras which will enhance the overall experience. Hot tubs After a day on the slopes, you can relax […]
The Truth About the Food Guide Pyramid
The United States Department of Agriculture has been telling Americans how to eat since 1894, when it issued its Farmers' Bulletin that said men should eat a diet comprised of protein, carbohydrates, fats and "mineral matter." For the latter part of the 20th century, the granddaddy of dietary guidelines was […]
Guides to Surf Like a Professional Surfer
If you like to surf and you do it on a regular basis then it is not new to you, but may be for beginners it's new and hard to do. You must be aware of the fact that if you do any sport you need to do workouts for […]