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8 Tips to Make Your Home Feel Relaxing
Home should be a place you feel safe, comfortable, and at ease. But when your job, family, or other responsibilities are stressing you out, your home may not feel very relaxing.If your home isn’t providing any stress relief, some light touches can help transform it into a more serene environment. Here are eight tips to...
How to Support a Child Who Has Juvenile Arthritis
Juvenile arthritis (JA) is not a specific condition that affects young people - rather, it’s a general term that refers to many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that occur in children under the age of 18. Although JA isn’t a single disease, it does come with a number of challenges specific to children.Nearly 300,00...
The Negative Health Consequences of Commuting by Car
If you spend a long time driving to and from work, you know that a daily commute by car can be irritating and stressful. But the negative impacts of commuting by car go beyond minute-to-minute frustrations. Spending too much time in the car every day can actually lead to negative health outcomes.Here are some of the po...
Six Potential Benefits of a Daily Stretch Routine
If you don’t stretch on a daily basis, it might be time to start. Sure, stretching can relieve tight muscles, but it also conveys several other physical and mental benefits. Whether you’re an athlete or a couch potato, stretching can help you lead a healthier life.Here are six benefits of a daily stretching routine. Be...
What Causes Leg Cramps (and What to Do About Them)
Leg cramps, popularly referred to as “charley horses”, are painful cramps caused by muscle spasms in your legs. These involuntary contractions of your leg muscles frequently occur in the calf muscles, and often strike mid-exercise or while you’re lying in bed.While they usually only last a few minutes, they can be very...