The popularity of yoga in the United States continues to grow, and it is considered a mainstream form of exercise and relaxation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 17.9% of American adults aged 18-44 practiced yoga…
If your first step out of bed each morning hurts like crazy — or you regularly experience a throbbing pain in the sole of your foot just in front of your heel — you’re not alone. Your pain is caused…
For people looking for new ways to incorporate exercise into their lives, TikTok is never at a loss for fitness trends. The 3-2-8 workout hit TikTok in November 2022, and the search term has 276 million views as of this…
When daily routines are hectic and schedules are packed, it’s difficult to find a moment to focus on yourself. This constant rush may leave you feeling torn between what you should do with the little time you have left at…
The ancient practice of yoga has been used to control the breath and bring balance and alignment to the mind and body for more than 5,000 years (per LiveScience). But it wasn’t until recently that many Americans began to realize…
Bridge pose, or setu bandhasana, is common in many yoga classes, from beginner to advanced. Bridge pose is a backbend that stretches the chest, shoulders, and abdomen while strengthening the muscles in your back and glutes. If you’re not familiar…
If you’re currently experiencing gout, you’re not alone. Gout affects over 9 million American adults, mostly impacting older people and men, according to JAMA Network. Additionally, there are certain factors that may increase your risk of developing the disease, such as…
Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when there is a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints (via the Mayo Clinic). Uric acid is a waste product that is normally excreted from the body through urine. However,…
One of the most common poses you’ll encounter in a yoga class is downward-facing dog. You’ll do one if your instructor says, “Take a vinyasa.” It’s also seen as a resting pose after a hard sequence. But downward-facing dog isn’t…
Strong shoulders look great in a tank top, but your shoulders also help you with your posture and with everyday movements such as reaching for something on a shelf. While the shoulder is quite mobile, it’s also less stable than…