Even in the best of times, life can be stressful. Maybe you’re dealing with a tough deadline at work. Maybe you’re having trouble in your marriage or relationship. Or maybe it’s just the ordinary stress that comes from raising kids. Stress can also be physical. If your work requires a lot of manual labor, you’ll …
No matter what your lifestyle, aches, pains, and stiff muscles are part of the game. Most often, people think of stiffness, pain, and fatigue in terms of physical activity. This makes sense, on the face of it. If you lift weights, for example, you’re going to be sore the next morning. If you spend hours …
Whether you’re an athlete or an office worker, muscle cramps and other aches and pains can negatively impact your day. This is most obvious if you lead an active lifestyle. Spend a day lifting weights, and you’re going to be sore the next morning! But even if your lifestyle is less active, you’re liable to …
Sometimes, you need to de-stress and take the edge off. One of the healthiest ways to do this is to enjoy a relaxing massage. But unless you live right near a massage parlor, this isn’t going to be practical on a daily basis. Not only that, but a professional masseuse can be expensive. A lot …
At first glance, today’s average office worker has one of the healthiest workplaces in history. Sure, you’re not getting exercise, like someone who’s doing manual labor. But you’re also not exposed to many workplace hazards. There are no forklifts zooming around your cubicle, and your risk of serious injury is near-zero. But under the surface, …