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Three Habits for Better Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to lose density or thickness. Bones become fragile and can break easily, even when doing normal activities like stepping off a curb. Ten million Americans have osteoporosis and 80 percent of them are women. But osteoporosis doesn’t have to be a natural part of aging. Three critical habits can help your bones stay strong for a lifetime.
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Can Underlying Health Issues Cause Senior Falls?
Taking a tumble is never good for your body. But as you age, you are at higher risk of falling, and the injuries can be more severe. Each year, one in four senior citizens (more than 3 million Americans) is injured in a fall, often resulting in broken bones or traumatic brain injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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What Your Poop Says About Your Health
Everybody poops, but most of us don’t talk about it. And when it comes to your poop, everyone is different. Your stool is affected not only by what you eat, but also your sleep, water intake, hormones, exercise and medications.
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What Sweat Tells Us About Our Health
The way, and how much, you sweat can give you a good idea of how healthy you are – and alert you when something might be wrong,
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5 Yoga Poses for Digestive Health
If you’ve ever noticed a rumbling in your tummy, or even a bit of gas escaping as you do your downward-facing dog, there’s a reason for that. Many people do yoga to improve strength, balance, flexibility and focus. But yoga also can aid in digestive health by reducing stress, increasing circulation and helping move contents through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. That can translate into big benefits for your overall wellbeing.
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The Power of Posture: Improving Spine Health
Maintaining good posture is important to keep your spine healthy and avoid developing chronic pain, headaches and general stiffness.
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5 Tips To Start Working Out Again
It’s easy to miss a few days at the gym, but that can sometimes stretch into weeks or months. You vow to return but struggle to make the commitment.
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5 Ways Women Can Improve Their Mental Health
Housecleaner. Caregiver. Chef. Many women are faced with fulfilling multiple roles while still meeting the expectations of their jobs and careers. The situation is particularly significant when you consider that more than 20 percent of American women struggle with a mental health condition like depression or anxiety.
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Orlando Health and Magic Gaming Partner to Prevent Esport Ailments
Like other athletes, those who play esports must take care of their physical and mental health. Recognizing this need, Orlando Health has partnered with Magic Gaming, a collaboration between Orlando Magic and the NBA 2K league, to help players on the gaming team stay in peak condition.
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Why Walking Your Dog is Good for Your Health
It turns out, having a relationship with man’s best friend can be really good for your health in unexpected ways.
