Exercise Lowers Odds of Back Pain by One-Third
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints across the globe, and the No. 1 cause of job disability. It’s also one of the most common reasons triggering opioid dependence, the side effects of which can be lethal. In fact, opioids are now the leading cause of death among Americans under the age […]
Endorphin Release Varies From Exercise Intensity
You’ve probably heard of “runner’s high,” which you could call a thrill of elation that comes from your brain and muscles being on the same page after a good workout. It’s also referred to as an “endorphin rush,” which can arrive to flood your senses with varying degrees of pleasure and satisfaction. Pride in a […]
Don’t Skimp on Strength Training
Anxiety and depression are two mental health issues that are often associated. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but it becomes unhealthy when as it appears to take on a life of its own and generalizes to your body and mind.1 Symptoms may include rapid heart rate, muscle aches and pains, chronic headaches and muscle […]
As Little as Two Hours of Walking Per Week Lowers All-Cause Mortality
When you think of “physical activity” you may automatically think of a regimented fitness routine — going to the gym several times a week, for example. But while that is certainly part of a healthy lifestyle, what you do outside the gym plays an equally important role. Most adults spend 10 hours or more each […]
4-Minute Daily Workout
Four-minute workouts done several times a day — as many times a day as you want (within reason) for maximum benefit — are a new concept for fitness that’s designed to use nitric oxide for muscle growth. Dr. Zach Bush, whose triple-board certification includes expertise in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, says his four-minute workout […]
Training Your Mind as Well as Your Body
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone who regularly hits the gym to stay in shape, you know that summoning up the power to finish your workout takes mental strength just as much as, if not more so, than physical strength. Without the mental fortitude to keep going and finish strong, your body may give […]
Top Foods to Help Lower Blood Pressure
By Dr. Mercola You’ve heard it before — what you eat has a direct impact on your health, and the quality of your health naturally affects how you feel. Your blood pressure readings aren’t just one isolated aspect of health but are intrinsically tied to many other functions of your body. That said, there are […]
Can Sleeping in Decrease Your Waist Size?
By Dr. Mercola About 1 in 3 Americans are getting less than seven hours of sleep a night, and an estimated 83.6 million adults in the U.S. are sleep-deprived.1,2 If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be surprised to know the amount and quality of sleep you get might be as influential as your […]
Sleep More, Weigh Less?
By Dr. Mercola Nearly 71 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 and over are overweight or obese. Among children, nearly 21 percent of 12- to 19-year-olds are considered obese, along with 17 percent of 6- to 11-year-olds and 9 percent of 2- to 5-year-olds.1 Exercise and, particularly, diet, definitely play a role in this epidemic, […]