Exercise Today: You'll Sleep Better

Exercise Today: You'll Sleep Better

New studies are revealing further evidence of the link between exercise and sleep hygiene. And these significant studies may finally show which exercises lead to deeper and better sleep throughout the night. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine recently released findings that show survey results from almost 430,000 adults. They were asked to specifically outline the type of physical activity they spent doing the most in the past month and how many hours per 24-hour cycle they slept.

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Summer hazards to watch for

Summer hazards to watch for

Edgartown fire chief Peter Shemeth said a man was apparently digging a hole between six and eight feet deep in the beach at Norton Point when the sand collapsed in around him.

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6 Reasons Your Tired All the Time

6 Reasons Your Tired All the Time

Ahh, I feel tired, the age-old statement we all make sometimes once a day. Feeling tired can of course be linked to a chronic disease or other issue, but we all just plain old feel tired from time to time. Here are 6 reasons you may not have known that contribute to feeling tired or trigger tiredness. 

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Why you should keep your teeth healthy

Why you should keep your teeth healthy

Your mouth is a Petri dish for all kinds of bacteria, so it is essential that you clean properly for more reasons than just whiter teeth.  Dentists recommend brushing and flossing day and night for healthy teeth and gums, but the benefits of this habit go beyond just healthy teeth.  Good oral hygiene can help you avoid some major health issues, giving you another reason to listen to your dentist.  Here are some ways that bad oral health can affect your health.  

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Healing pulled muscles

Healing pulled muscles

We rely on our muscles to complete everyday tasks, from walking, or picking things up, to running and jumping around during a fitness class. Sometimes twisting or pulling the wrong way or too hard can spell injury for these muscles.  A muscle pull or strain is usually the result of a pull or tear, and as we age we put our bodies more at risk when we test our physical limits. Not stretching or warming up sufficiently is enough to get hurt. 

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Here's the Health Risk of Wearing Skinny Jeans

Here's the Health Risk of Wearing Skinny Jeans

A women was hospitalized for days after her jeans caused her to lose feeling in her legs according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Researchers deems that the tightness could cause compression of blood vessels and nerves, immobilizing patient temporarily. The study also concluded that squatting in skinny jeans could damage nerves and muscles in legs. 

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The Truth About Yoga

The Truth About Yoga

The world was surprised and delighted to see the 36,000 people in India come out for the International Day of Yoga for the world's largest yoga session, which was last Sunday. People all over the world, from Paris to New York, gathered to practice this ancient physical and spiritual discipline and celebrate its health benefits. Let's explore the truth about yoga. 

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Tick Checks: Prevent Lyme Disease

Tick Checks: Prevent Lyme Disease

Summer is here and ticks are prevalent. If you're outside, in a wooded or grassy area, it's important to do a tick check after returning indoors. The sooner you catch these little buggers, the quicker you can prevent disease like lyme disease. 

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How To Understand Your Gut Better

How To Understand Your Gut Better

Paying attention to your gut health is one of the most important (and often overlooked) things you can do for your health. Currently, a lot of research has been done around the micro-biome and apparently a happy microbiome is the secret to good health. 

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Get More Energy Today: 5 Ways

Get More Energy Today: 5 Ways

Energy is defined as: en·er·gy (noun):  the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity. We rely on energy to get through the day, the week, the year.  We know that losing out on sleep can leave you drained, but sleep deprivation is only one of a long list of possible reasons behind feeling exhausted.

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Lack of Sleep: Increased Chance of Heart Attack?

Lack of Sleep: Increased Chance of Heart Attack?

In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds, impacting women in a major way, with 43 million diagnosed with heart disease. There are many risk factors for a heart attack and a new study is revealing that sleep disorders or lack of sleep for a long period of time may be a proponent. Here's what you need to know. 

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What Household Mold Does to Your Health

What Household Mold Does to Your Health

Mold lives both indoors and outdoors. It thrives in damp, warm and humid environments such as shower stalls and basements. However, mold can grow anywhere in the house. Many people wonder if they should be concerned when it comes to mold throughout their home and the truth is, it's important to monitor and clean this mold as best you can, as often as you can. 

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Researchers may have found cure for chronic pain

Researchers may have found cure for chronic pain

Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center may have found a way to reverse chronic pain. Did you know that in the United States, there are about 100 million people who suffer from chronic pain? Chronic pain is a condition that can be very debilitating. It often leads to many years of consistent pain that does not go away.

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June 15: Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15: Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Every year, more than two million cases of elder abuse occur. National franchisor My Elder Advocate works to prevent abuse by advocating for elders’ rights. In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, the company’s founder, Jack Halpern, a leading elder abuse advocate and champion of elder care rights, is sharing common signs of potential elder abuse.

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