Working in an office can be more of a health hazard than you may realize. The germs left on everything from keyboards to doorknobs is just a small fraction of the germs you’ll find around the office. The infographic below outlines some important factors or office related greams, and how to say healthy. Copy and…
As each year passes, we make the same promises to ourselves. We’ll cut down on this, and we’ll be better about that. We’ll stop bad habits and take up good ones. We’ll beat our addictions, and we’ll look after ourselves better. And each year it’s the same. We start well, and then we get distracted.…
Jump with Jill drops a new nutrition rock album to get kids moving in 2016 If you’ve tried and failed at keeping your health-related new year’s resolution, it’s not you – it’s your music. Registered Dietitian and musician Jill Jayne wants to make your resolutions into habits by infusing your playlist with her new heart pumping,…
Most people are in pain every single day. A lot of the time, the reason for this is because we’re sitting at a desk for hours on end. Bearing that in mind, here are three common issues we get from sitting all day, and how to deal with them: (Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/7hUfRi) Upper Back & Shoulder…
What does it mean to be fit and healthy? We find it usually depends on who you ask. If you talk to most people they will tell you to be fit and healthy just means that you are eating a good, balanced diet. A little bit of exercise every now and then wouldn’t go amiss…
None of us wants to be involved in a road traffic collision. But if we all knew the full impact of being in a car accident, we may think twice about taking those unnecessary journeys. When you’re stuck in traffic because someone has an accident, you can feel quite annoyed about the disruption. You’re running…
As you will know if you if you have ever carried a child, being pregnant is an amazing experience. While there’s something wonderful about growing a mini human, being pregnant also comes with its downsides. When you’re with child, and your body is full of hormones, feeling a little emotional is normal. However, sometimes, all…
Losing weight can be tough when you’re too heavy. However, there are lots of natural techniques you can try to get down to size. Of course, there are also medical procedures that can produce excellent results. You just need to make sure you have accurate information about the realities of each method. There are lots…
Realizing that a friend or family member is an addict is a difficult thing to deal with. You probably haven’t dealt with an addict before, and you have no idea how to handle it. There are lots of things you should and shouldn’t do to help your friend, and yourself. You need to be understanding…
Much like any type of therapy, speech therapists use a variety of tools and methods to help your child. There are a number of factors that determine the types of methods used on each patient. these factors commonly include such things as child age, language challenge, and past experiences. While there are a number of…
Mobility is something that the majority of people take for granted. It is not until they are faced with an injury or illness that impedes their mobility that they realize how big a blessing being able to move around freely really is. Physical therapy is designed to use evidence-based healthcare procedures to effectively provide treatment…
There are so many drugs around these days that people are always at risk of addiction. And it’s a shame because it’s so important to look after your health. These days, if you want to get healthy without diet and exercise, then a big part of this is staying sober. But many people find this…