This article originally appeared on Time.com. Compression tights are the latest in athletic performance wear, and some runners swear they improve their performance by helping them to run longer, faster and even recover more quickly with less soreness. But does science back up those beliefs? In a study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine�s annual meeting, researchers put… Read More
This article originally appeared on People.com.� Before having her son 2-year-old son Isaiah, Carrie Underwood would work out six or seven days a week, but she doesn�t put pressure on�herself to maintain such an intense workout schedule anymore. �It just happens if and when it happens,� Underwood, 34, told PEOPLE of her new approach to working out at the CALIA… Read More
As we move into summer many of us will be heading outdoors to make the most of the longer, sunnier days. However, we're not the only ones who like warm weather, and for those who might be planning a picnic the higher temperatures can provide the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive. To ensure your outdoor event is memorable for… Read More
According to the harshness of your whiplash symptoms, your doctor may prescribe drugs and/or spinal shots to manage the pain. To stress this point: they won't help heal the injury, although the medications will help relieve your pain. Instead, medicines and/or spinal injections lessen your pain so which you can work on curing the soft tissue injuries (through physical therapy,… Read More
Many people suffer from lower back pain that spreads downward to the limbs and feet. This can often be alleviated by doing a deep piriformis stretch � a stretch that releases tight piriformis muscles, and relaxes the sciatic nerve. Constriction of the piriformis muscle can irritate the sciatic nerve because they lay in close proximity to each other. By irritating… Read More
The Schroth Method is a non-surgical principle utilized as a scoliosis treatment which consists of scoliosis-specific exercises depending to curve-pattern. The scoliosis exercises used in this form of treatment do not resemble conventional exercises and also, the Schroth method focuses on a proprietary corrective breathing technique called rotational breathing, or rotational angular breathing (RAB). Each patient with scoliosis has a… Read More
Taking vitamin D supplements while pregnant may protect a mom's baby from developing asthma, says a study published in the journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The study found that the supplements could positively modify the immune system of the fetus and could protect it against asthma and respiratory infections. Researchers from the U.K.'s King's College London looked at the… Read More
People who wear activity trackers to count the calories they're burning are probably not getting accurate estimates, suggests a new study. Researchers who tested seven popular activity trackers found that while heart rate measurements were generally accurate, none of the devices provided a reliable calorie count. "At this point with this level of error, I would be wary of using… Read More
A very few number of research studies have been conducted to examine how effective the Schroth method is towards the management of scoliosis, particularly in countries such as the United States, where the duration of therapy programs are generally constrained to an average of 1 to 3 sessions. Researchers conducted a study on a 26 year old female with adolescent idiopathic… Read More
Training doesn�t make us fitter � recovery from training does. So, how do we recover? An easy jog or spin, or a lazy day on the sofa, asks Beate Stindt, chartered physiotherapist at Six Physio. ?Recovery can be either active or passive. Passive recovery is just that; total rest. A passive recovery day should not include any training. On these… Read More
Calcium is an essential mineral found in foods and dietary supplements. Its best-known benefit is building and maintaining strong bones, and slowing bone loss. But it plays a critical role in heart health, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. Which calcium supplements are the best, most effective, and budget-friendly? A new review published by ConsumerLab.com — a leading provider of consumer… Read More
It’s time to bring out the outdoor grill, clean it up, and start preparing memorable meals this weekend. But experts warn that grilling can be dangerous to your health if you don’t take some basic precautions. “I love how food tastes when it’s prepared on a grill,” says renowned chef Gerard Viverito, an associate professor in culinary arts at the… Read More
Surgery is rarely required for whiplash treatment. Nevertheless, surgery is appropriate in instances that are severe if you have persistent neck or shoulder pain. If your state has not improved after extensive non-operative treatment, a surgery may be your best option. Your spine surgeon will recommend the most effective surgical procedure for the harm. Make sure to ask lots of… Read More
Whiplash is an injury to the neck muscles from rapid forward and backward movement of the neck caused by a trauma (eg, an automobile accident). It can cause acute (short term) neck pain together with restricted movement in your neck. Diagnosing a Whiplash Injury Your spine is evaluated by the chiropractor as a whole� even if you proceed to the… Read More
Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of peripheral artery disease, according to a study of more than 3.6 million individuals in the U.S. "We hope that studies like this can be an important reminder of the role we as consumers have on heart disease and stroke,” Dr. Jeffrey S. Berger from New York University School of Medicine… Read More