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Train Like a Pro: Workout Tips from Toni Pressley
Ever wonder what a professional athlete’s workout looks like? Whether you want to pump up your own fitness or are just curious, it’s often very helpful to get a peek at how professional athletes stay in condition.
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6 Fast Tips, 7 Days Before The Race
The journey to a race day is not a short one. Once you have completed your months-long training programs, broken in the right pair of shoes and made certain to drink your weight in water, there are still even more tips and considerations to take into account, especially in the week prior to stepping onto the starting line.
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Yes, You Still Need Your Primary Care Doctor
A cough that won’t go away. A strange rash on your back or an ache in your stomach. When you don’t feel well, it’s increasingly common and understandable that you turn to digital health or urgent care clinics to find out what’s causing your illness, rather than going to your primary care provider (PCP). Maybe you think it’s not worth it to make a doctor’s appointment to diagnose a minor illness, or it’s the middle of the night and you want answers immediately. But there are several reasons why going to your PCP can provide you with the best overall care.
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Body Contouring After Significant Weight Loss
Body contouring surgery can help. This surgical process to remove excess skin and fat isn’t just cosmetic: It also improves the shape and tone of underlying tissue that supports your skin.
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Doctors Sometimes Prescribe Drugs Patients Don’t Need
More than a quarter of doctors admit to prescribing medication that likely won’t have many therapeutic benefits for patients, according to a recent survey of more than 5,000 American College of Physicians (ACP) member physicians.
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Should I Detox?
Is it a good idea to “detox” or “cleanse?” Doing a detox or cleansing diet may mean fasting, taking supplements or juicing with the goal of slimming down, flushing the colon or removing toxins from the liver. Often, commercial products are promoted with exaggerated claims of health, weight loss and energy. The subject is not only confusing to consumers, but debated in the medical community.
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Why Southerners Have a Higher Risk of Kidney Stones
If you live in the South, you’re more likely to have a kidney stone than someone who lives in a milder climate.
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Teetotaler Gene May Affect Alcohol Consumption
A recent study indicates that genetics may play a role in how much some people drink.
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Stop the Bleed Initiative: How You Can Help in an Emergency Situation
Trauma is the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 to 46.
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Ovarian Reserve Tests May Not Be a Good Indicator of Fertility
Every woman is born with a finite amount of eggs in her ovaries — about one to two million.
