Densercise

Only slightly more than half of Americans get the recommended amount of physical exercise. Predictably, many people blame their sedentary lifestyle on busy schedules and a lack of free time. … Continue Reading →

Neck pain is such a big problem that it is best described by the idiom it inspired: it’s a real pain in the neck. But sometimes neck pain can be … Continue Reading →

Today’s article contains a shocking report from the World Health Organization about how many people around the world lead sedentary lives. It also contains incredibly hopeful news from scientists studying … Continue Reading →

We’re all familiar with the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. But did you know that there is a sixth sense? That may sound supernatural, but it isn’t. … Continue Reading →

Muscle strength is a requirement for building and protecting your bones. The positive stress that muscles place on bone stimulates new bone development, as described by Wolff’s Law. That alone … Continue Reading →

We all know that housework is a physical activity, yet understandably, you may not have considered its benefits – both for the body and the mind. Whether you’re sweeping, scrubbing, … Continue Reading →

Exercise is a foundational component of good health and strong bones, but not all exercise is equally beneficial or safe. Yoga is a form of exercise that consists of moving … Continue Reading →

Piriformis syndrome describes a condition in which the piriformis muscle aggravates and potentially damages the sciatic nerve. Sciatica (the set of symptoms caused by the aggravation of the sciatic nerve) … Continue Reading →

Today we’ll look at the results of a recent study that examined the effects of a short, moderate-intensity exercise session on cellular inflammatory responses. In other words, the researchers wanted … Continue Reading →