If you’re reading this, chances are good you have one or more virtual meetings on your calendar during a typical work day. From 2020 to 2022, the percentage of remote workers using video conferencing platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams increased from 48% to 77%, according to the Webex Guide to Virtual Meetings. But the … Read more
Relieve and prevent back tension with specialized movements. (Getty Images) (Getty Images) Pain and tension in our bodies is very common, with more than half (53%) of Brits pointing to the back as the most common culprit. Whether you think you’ve ‘recovered’, slept strangely or simply can’t change your symptoms, both our physical and mental … Read more
Do these three bodyweight exercises and give your chest, shoulders, triceps and core a blast without machines, best dumbbells, kettlebells or adjustable bars. There are many ways to strengthen your upper body muscles without weights. We’ve selected three bodyweight exercises that fall under the “calisthenics” umbrella and created a chest and tri’s workout suitable for … Read more
As people age, we see them take care of their skin, hair and weight. But most tend to neglect the most important part of the body: the bones. As we age, the importance of maintaining bone health becomes paramount. However, the secrets to achieving this goal are not just limited to calcium and vitamin D … Read more
Want to keep your brain as healthy as possible as you age? Aerobic exercise may be the key. Reviewed by registered dietitian Jessica Ball, MS, RD The harsh truth is that we are all bound to experience some degree of cognitive decline as we age. In fact, most people tend to feel the effects of … Read more
AAs the days get shorter and the temperature drops, feelings of cozy fall typically evoke comforting rituals: making soups, drinking pumpkin-spiced lattes, and gathering with loved ones. But for millions of people, the changing seasons can bring up more complex feelings and darker emotional states. Commonly known as the “winter blues,” seasonal affective disorder (SAD) … Read more
Yoga experts insist that healing trauma through yoga is a powerful practice, as with its emphasis on mindfulness and gentle physical activity, the ancient practice emerges as a valuable tool. Whether it is a natural disaster, conflict or personal tragedy, the consequences may linger in the mind and body, but Yoga intervenes as a holistic … Read more
Pickleball has become very popular, but this may be fueling an increase in pickleball-related injuries. “It is quickly becoming a sport of choice for adults over 50,” said Dr. Brian Cole, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He also plays pickleball. “The high injury rate can be … Read more
It might not be the first thing your personal trainer has you work on at the gym, but for many women, thick ankles can seriously affect their confidence. I’m Kevin Abel, a fitness coach, physiotherapist and founder of Athletica Health, and I know that any area of the body can be changed if you work … Read more