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Seven Ways to Deal with a Sprained Ankle
Sprained ankles sound like minor injuries until you suffer one, and your routine is majorly disrupted. Just walking around can be extremely difficult and painful with a sprain. The problem is compounded if you’re usually very active or if your job requires you to be on your feet.While there’s no quick fix for a spraine...
Four Common Causes of Back Pain (and How to Prevent Them)
Back pain is a common reason for doctor visits and one of the biggest causes of disability worldwide. But many of the top causes of back pain are avoidable. Knowing the common causes of back pain (and how to prevent them) can keep your back healthy and pain-free.Here are four top causes of back pain, and how to prevent...
Six Tips for Choosing a Travel Pillow
Travel pillows are an important accessory for any trip, but they’re frequently overlooked. Too often, you may find yourself frantically digging through your closet or stopping at the airport convenience shop when you realize you need one.But choosing the wrong pillow can lead to poor sleep, neck pain, or back pain. Pic...
Eight Tips for Fighting Winter Illness
During the winter months, you’re much more vulnerable to catching a cold or the flu. There are a few reasons people are more vulnerable to these illnesses when it’s cold out; possible causes include more time spent indoors in close proximity others and a seasonally weakened immune system. But no matter the cause, there...
Seven Ways to Get Exercise When It’s Cold Out
If the great outdoors is your favorite venue for getting exercise, cold winter weather can put a real damper on your workout routine. Cold temperatures can make it unpleasant to exercise outside; throw in snow, ice, or freezing rain, and an outdoor workout could be dangerous.Nevertheless, you need to get regular exerci...