Up to 80 percent of adults experience back and neck pain,” says Kristin Somerville, DPT, a rehabilitation specialist at the University of North Carolina Health. “Problems arise from spending prolonged time in any one posture, which places excessive force on muscles and joints.” In effect, spending hours hunched over a steering wheel, computer, or workbench…

I remember the first time I tried to meditate like it was yesterday. I couldn’t sit comfortably, I kept fidgeting, and when I tried to “clear my mind,” all I could do was think about the other things I should be doing —laundry, cleaning, organizing my closet. It was maddening. From then on, just the…

Keeping blood sugar steady is especially important right now, because it reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes — a condition that’s been linked to COVID-19 complications You’ve heard how important it is to lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes since it makes you more vulnerable to stroke, heart disease and other conditions.…

An exciting new eating plan promises to leave our body’s cells spick-and-span, ridding us of toxins, bloat, inflammation, and lots of fat. And it’s as easy as filling up on fresh juice, smoothies, and no-fuss veggie dishes!  Created by mega-selling Eat to Live ($9.99, Amazon) and The End of Dieting ($15.98, Amazon) author Joel Fuhrman, MD, the approach floods our…

The best line of defense against a viral infection is good immune health, and with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading around the country, many of us are seeking out ways to keep our immunity up. Adding nutrients into your diet is a great way to enhance your immune response, and taking supplements can certainly help.…

Do you ever feel like your body’s internal clock doesn’t match up with the real-world clock? For example, night owls could look at the clock on their nightstand and see midnight, but their body’s clock says it’s more like 8 p.m. This misalignment often results in hours of lost sleep, which can cause a whole…

Sabrina Maltby dragged herself out of bed, struggling to face another day of stomach bloat and discomfort. Will this roller coaster ride ever end? the New Hampshire 65-year-old teacher wondered, frustration filling her. For months, Sabrina had endured bouts of agonizing constipation — sometimes lasting for days. And when she finally experienced relief, it was…

Habit stacking, or anchoring a new habit onto an establishedone, is proven to hardwire new routines and slash stress. Here, the tiny tweaks that spur big success! You have high hopes of dropping a few pounds to get readyfor summer, but the thought of overhauling your entire lifestyle has felt too daunting. Rest assured, your…

We could spend hours browsing beautiful stationery, but actually finding the time to put pen to paper? Forget about it! Our schedules keep us so busy we barely have 10 minutes to shower in peace, let alone 30 minutes or more to write down what we did during the day. Luckily, there’s still a way…

We know the health benefits of eating oatmeal for breakfast, but it requires a level of commitment that many of us aren’t ready for in the morning. So, we whip up one-minute oats or instant oatmeal packets, hoping that we’ll still get the same amount of nutritional benefits. However, it may be time to put in a little extra effort: Steel…