You’ve probably felt it before — that uncomfortable burning, acid feeling in your stomach and chest after a delicious meal. The words acid reflux, heartburn, and GERD are often used synonymously, but they are technically different things. Acid reflux is…
It’s not always easy to get into your scheduled workout. You might not feel motivated, have a full calendar, or feel tired. There are endless excuses to skip a workout, but you might think twice about it if you’re working…
Kate Hudson is a world-renowned actress, who has starred in a number of fan-favorite movies, including “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” “Fool’s Gold,” and “Something Borrowed” (via Eat This, Not That). In addition to being a talented actress,…
Poor blood circulation can be caused by a variety of factors like swelling, fluid retention, and other health issues. It can also be uncomfortable to experience. Fortunately, there are a few exercises that can help fight your symptoms. According to…
One second, it’s summer: The birds are chirping in the trees, the evenings seem to stretch on forever — and if you’re a runner, you’re pounding down the pavement, sun on your back, light T-shirt flapping in the breeze. And…
When you step into the gym, you have a choice — colored dumbbells or adding plates to a barbell. Strength training does wonders for the body and mind. According to Mayo Clinic, you can build lean body mass, which helps…
We all know exercise is generally good for us, even if we don’t always participate. For those undergoing chemotherapy, exercise may be even more important. Chemotherapy is a powerful chemical treatment used to treat cancer (via Mayo Clinic). The chemicals…
Topical pain relief products are designed to do exactly what they suggest: relieve pain. Coming in the form of gels, creams, sprays, patches, and more, these products are intended to be applied directly to the skin, reports WebMD. That being…
Show of hands — have you ever experienced a sore or stiff neck after a long weekend bike ride? While it can be extremely uncomfortable and painful, neck pain and back pain are two of the most common complaints from…
Want to live longer? It turns out pumping iron could help extend your life expectancy. Don’t like the gym? Think you’re too old for weight-lifting? No worries, as you don’t have to lug around heavy weights to get the benefits…