When Old Man Winter makes his annual visit, we all feel the chill. Colder temps can affect blood flow, making muscles and joints feel especially stiff. Cozying up by the fire seems more inviting than a brisk walk this time of year, but inactivity only adds to discomfort. Before you gear up to shovel snow […]
Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday season and all the frenzy that goes with it. From long lines at the register to heavy shopping bags, holiday shopping can hurt. And when you’re feeling irritated or aching, it can make for a miserable experience for you and everyone around you. So whether Black […]
You may notice a multitude of men sporting mustaches this month. That’s because November is Movember — the annual charity event where guys across the world sport a hairy upper lip to raise awareness for men’s health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and suicide. Movember originated in 2003 in Australia and is organized by […]
More than 30 million children take part in sports every year. But this comes with a price on their young bodies. Approximately 3.5 million children under age 14 receive medical care for sports injuries annually, according to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). Stats further point to overuse injuries being responsible for nearly […]
Now that fall is here, it’s time to get our gardens ready for the upcoming winter season. But that means a lot of time dedicated to raking leaves, weeding beds, trimming bushes, and pruning trees which can leave you with sore muscles or stiffness in your back, arms or legs. Here are some tips on […]
