Upper and/or middle back pain may be quite debilitating and interfere with day-to-day activities. Think about extending and building up the muscles that support your thoracic spine to aid with this discomfort (upper and mid back). Here are 5 popular workouts you can do. Exercise of press-ups The muscles that are connected to the back…
No one has ever claimed, “My skin is flawless.” Real talk: Your skin has had its own growth spurt by the time you reach adulthood. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, between the ages of 12 and 24, 85% of Americans experience at least mild acne, and another 10.7% will have eczema. Having dry…
It might be difficult to know who to trust when everyone with or without sufficient nutrition expertise has a megaphone to yell their healthy eating advise. Therefore, we asked a group of dietitians to shed some light on a debate that has been in the news recently. Are these diet influencers tainting the debate or…
Good old gel nail polish remover is the bane of every nail professional’s life. The first “solution” that often springs to mind is the urge to remove gel nail polish at home by plucking, tearing, or chewing it off. But please don’t do it for the sake of beautiful nail art. People often whine that…
According to Food Allergy Research & Education, while more than 170 foods have been identified to produce allergic responses, the majority of significant food allergy reactions in the U.S. are caused by eight main food allergens known as the Big 8. Milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans are the eight…
Do you want to live a longer and healthier life? Choose an activity that you like and begin moving. Strolling, jogging, swimming laps, playing tennis, cycling, swimming, golf, racquet sports, or simply walking for exercise are all options. According to a new research published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Network Open, all of these leisure…
Work stress is defined as job stress that causes harmful physical and emotional responses, due to the mismatch of work requirements with the capabilities and needs of the worker. Excessive job stress leads to many long-term health problems, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. In addition, work stress affects our health indirectly, by…
On May 7, health authorities in the United Kingdom reported a case of monkeypox in a person who had just returned from a trip to Nigeria. The case was unusual but not very concerning; a limited number of travel-related cases of monkeypox occur from time to time. Between 2018 and 2021, the UK recorded seven…
Thirty days may not seem like a long time, but a lot can happen in a month: you may get married, win the jackpot and leave your job, or take a life-changing trip throughout Europe. More practically, you may utilize 30 days to strengthen yourself or, if you want to Lose Belly Fat, drop inches…
Achilles tendinopathy is a condition that affects the band of tissue (tendon) that links your lower leg muscles to your heel bone. You may have discomfort, stiffness, and edema around your heel. It’s a frequent injury, particularly if you’re physically active or participate in a lot of sports. About Achilles tendinopathy Your Achilles tendon is…
Summer is a time of danger, especially when you spend your days at the water’s edge. Antoine André, emergency doctor and SNSM referent, gives us the keys to prevent drowning and hydrocution and the right actions to know in the event of an accident. Last year, there were 1,480 accidental drownings, 27% of which led…
According to an Austrian study, lack of muscle strength (illustrated in particular by an inability to open jars) can reveal a pulmonary or cardiac pathology, and this, at any age. The researchers even mention “a powerful indicator of mortality”. Carrying a pack of water, lifting a shopping bag, unscrewing the lid of a jar… These gestures…
