It is essential to get at least a moderate amount of exercise each day. Walking is often considered to be a great, low-impact activity for keeping your weight in check and your hearth healthy. However, if your feet are in poor health, walking can be the beginning of a vicious cycle that can cause foot pain … Read more
We have all heard that sedentary lifestyles lead to a greater probability of mortality. That means that everyone should get out of their chairs, get off their couches, shut off the television and computer and get moving. The more moving we all do, the healthier we’ll become. Let’s look at this more closely. As you … Read more
Do you ever feel like you get short of breath in situations when other people may not? If so, there are several factors that could contribute to this, including the negative effects of smoking, asthma, and COPD. Or maybe you are a runner, swimmer, yoga enthusiast or singer, and have what would be considered “normal” … Read more
As people age, there are a variety of health problems that might appear. One of the most common is called varicose veins. If you suffer from varicose veins, there is a good chance that you are avoiding exercise. For those who might not know, varicose veins are knotted, enlarged veins that usually appear on the … Read more
If you suffer from gout, you know what this feels like. Some of the most common symptoms of gout include severe attacks of pain, marked swelling, and severe tenderness of the joints. This often takes place at the bottom of the big toe. Sometimes, these attacks even occur at night, causing the big toe to … Read more