Aerobic Exercise The term “aerobic exercise” might make you think of a room full of sweaty people led by a shouting instructor, all stepping, kicking, and punching the air to a thumping soundtrack. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the real definition is “activity in which the body’s large muscles move in …
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15 Ways To Improve Your Cardio Workout Knowing how to improve your cardio workout isn’t always that easy. Unfortunately, there’s just not that much practical and useful online information. While much attention is drawn to weightlifting routines and exercises, cardio often gets put on the backburner. The idea that cardio isn’t as fun or beneficial …
The 4 Best Breathing Techniques for Sleep You’re not alone if you’re having difficulty falling asleep. This is a common symptom in today’s fast paced world. We’re either getting emails and thinking about work long after we’ve left the office, stressed about our financial well-being, or worrying about other emotionally draining problems. With these specific …
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What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that negatively affects a person’s mental capabilities including memory, speech, and their ability to perform normal daily functions. It can even affect their ability to sleep uninterrupted through the night. Alzheimer’s disease causes these issues as brain cells degenerate and eventually die off. It …
What is a CPAP Machine? CPAP (pronounced SEE-pap) stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. A CPAP machine is used to treat the symptoms of multiple diseases and conditions that can negatively affect a person’s sleep. CPAP machines work by blowing air down your airways at night to help keep your airways open so that you …
Herbal Supplements are Exceedingly Popular Vast numbers of people swear by herbal supplements to relieve ailments ranging from poor night vision to memory loss to liver problems. Sales of herbal supplements in 2016 reached almost $7.5 billion. According to a 2012 survey by the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease …
Omega-3 Fatty Acids:Your Heath Naturally occurring in many foods, Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce your risk of heart disease, fight anxiety, reinforce health in pregnancy, boost early childhood development and more. Now Omega-3s are being added to many popular foods. This makes it more convenient to include them in your healthy diet. Medical science …
Getting Pierced? Watch Out For Keloids Picture this: You get your ear pierced at highly respected place and adhere to all of the self-care directions you were given. Then, a month later, you notice a bump in the piercing area. The bump may be a symptom of keloids, which are overgrowths of scar tissue that …
Are All Cases of Sinusitis the Same? When your sinuses are healthy, they are filled with air. In the event they experience any inflammation, they can fill with fluid and germs and cause a sinus infection or sinusitis. The most common causes of sinusitis are allergies, airborne chemicals, irritants, and fungal infections. Acute Sinusitis vs. …
Will Surgery Help My Allergies? You may experience allergies if your immune system finds mold, pollen, dust, or another substance known as an allergen to be harmful. The allergen can stimulate the cells in your immune system to release certain chemicals and cause common allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, itching, headaches, shortness of breath, …
