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By Brian Acton

Whether you have kids in school or an infant at home, taking care of your family is a time-consuming job. Between doctor’s visits, after school activities, playdates and your other everyday obligations, finding time to stay in shape can seem impossible. But exercise is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, and you may be looking for ways to squeeze an exercise routine into...

By Brian Acton

Modern technology users spend a lot of time staring at screens - desktop computers, laptops, cell phones, tablets and more. But our bodies aren’t naturally equipped to hunch over monitors or constantly look down at screens, and it could be doing damage to our spines, neck, and back.

Looking down at your smartphone at a 60° angle can put 60 pounds of pressure on your neck, which is...

By Brian Acton

If you spend your evenings in front of a screen - watching television, playing video games, or staring at your phone or tablet - you may be unintentionally sabotaging your sleep. Technology affects sleep in many ways, and screen time can significantly reduce your ability to get a good night’s rest.

The biggest culprit? It’s the blue light emitted by electronics, which can throw off...

By Brian Acton

There are many ways to work on improving the quality of your sleep - you could get a more supportive mattress, upgrade your pillows, get more exercise, or establish a consistent sleep routine. But if you really want to understand your sleeping patterns, you may be interested in buying a wearable fitness tracker that can monitor your sleep.

But how does wearable sleep tracking work,...

By Brian Acton

Foot cramps are an involuntary spasm of the muscles in your feet, and commonly affect the arch or the toes. They occur when a muscle in your foot contracts and is temporarily unable to relax. While foot cramps typically don’t last long, they can recur and are often intensely painful.

If you’re experiencing foot cramps on a regular basis, there may be an underlying cause that you...