Recent research led by Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, finds that the brain generates speech sounds in a similar way to how it controls hand and arm movements. The finding brings closer the day when people who are paralyzed — such as individuals with “locked-in syndrome” — will be able to speak through a “brain-machine […]
If 2017 was the “year of the fitness gadget,” then 2018 is shaping up to be the “year of the basics,” according to health experts who are monitoring trends. Americans seem to have gotten their fill of fitness gadgets, activity trackers and apps and are instead returning to real-world workouts that have proven to be […]
Some research suggests that as many as 85 percent of men and 75 percent of women, who do not show any symptoms, have an anterior pelvic tilt. Anterior pelvic tilt is caused by excessive sitting or lack of physical activity. It affects posture and the shape of the spine, and may lead to other symptoms. […]
Everybody needs exercise, but not everyone has time for the gym or aerobics classes, or maybe they just want to do some quick exercises on a rest day from the gym. Exercising at home can be just as beneficial as going to the gym, as long as you complete your 30 minutes recommended exercise – […]
6 Reasons why your mouthwash may be harming your health Before I talk about mouth wash I need to preface this with a little background information so that you understand how mouth wash can impact your health. First a little about Why you need Nitric Oxide Nitric Oxide (NO) is important for maintaining open blood […]
When most people think of HIIT they think of it as applicable only for cardio, yet it can also be used in weight training. After all, weight training itself is a form of HIIT—you do a set with all-out effort, rest, then do another set, rest, and repeat. Resting two to three minutes between sets, […]
It’s hard to do anything without our knees. Knees are one of the most important joints in the human body because they promote proper body posture, and they support movements or our legs while we walk, run, jump or stand. The aging process brings many wounds, injuries and other things that make them loose. And, […]