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Holidays and new year resolutions: Keep it simple.
It's so easy to gain weight over the holidays. Reason is plain and simple: over-indulgence in food and alcohol (and sweets). Couple this with decreased physical activity to leave behind a tiring year, and you have the perfect formula to...
Read moreDirty secrets: What’s in those sports & energy drinks?
Sports and energy drinks are the craze among the teens to thirties. They are touted to improve energy and alertness. But surprisingly few people know what they really contain.
Read moreWalk your way to better health
Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by walking regularly. It's great cardio exercise, lowering levels of bad cholesterol while increasing levels of good cholesterol. A brisk 30-minute walk every day helps to prevent and control the high blood...
Read moreHow can a chair save your spine?
Did you know that sitting puts more stress on your spine than standing? Office work typically involves a lot of sitting, usually in front of a computer. To avoid developing lower back problems, it's critical to use an ergonomically designed...
Read moreShin pain (Medial tibial periostitis)
The term 'shin splints' is often used by athletes to describe pain along the length of the tibia (shin pain). There are many causes of shin pain, therefore the broad term of shin splints is not in itself accurate and...
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