Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome is the leading workplace injury? Repetitive strain from excessive keyboard use is the culprit, but new research is suggesting that texting or excessive video gaming is also linked to carpal tunnel syndrome. CTS is caused when you repetitively bend and extend your wrist, putting ... Continue Reading
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Cable News Banned from Gyms in Support of Mental Health
Every time you turn on the news these days, it seems that reports are consistently negative and subsequently, watching the news can be bad for your mental well-being. Minnesota-based fitness chain Life Time Fitness has decided to put your mental health first and has banned several national cable news networks from the TV ... Continue Reading
Is Drinking Coffee Good for your Health?
The debate surrounding the health benefits of coffee has been ongoing for decades. And while the origins of this popular beverage date back to the 10th century, with roots in Ethiopia, it remains one of the most commonly consumed beverages around the world today, with an estimated 450 million cups of coffee consumed daily in ... Continue Reading
Eight Secrets to Staying Healthy
Throughout the colder months of the year, it feels like cold and flu germs are inescapable. Whether you’re in a crowded public space, with a heightened awareness of the dangers of touching handrails, bathroom door handles, people coughing … or whether you’re in the comfort of your own home, with children bringing home germs ... Continue Reading
Six Top Wellness Trends for 2018
We are culturally programmed to feel the need for reinvention with the arrival of a New Year. And while some resolutions are worthwhile for the sake of our physical and mental health, often times, there is no need to reinvent ourselves for ... Continue Reading
High Blood Pressure Diagnoses Increase with New Guidelines
Your blood pressure has not changed but you may suddenly be diagnosed with high blood pressure. How is that possible? Earlier this month, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, in partnership several other health organizations, revised the guidelines that determine whether your blood pressure ... Continue Reading