Whether we’re commuting to the office, working at a desk or hunched over a computer or other device, these activities have one thing in common: We do them while sitting. But all of this sitting can take a huge toll on our spines, resulting in acute or chronic back pain, according to Dr. Kaliq Chang,… Continue reading What You Can Do About Your Back Pain
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4 Exercises to Reduce Your Risk of Falls
Decreased balance and falls are a dangerous part of getting older, but there are things you can do now in order to set yourself up for a better chance of avoiding costly, or even deadly, falls later on. The numbers are startling and frightening: the National Council on Aging (NCOA), citing information from the Centers… Continue reading 4 Exercises to Reduce Your Risk of Falls
In-Class Physical Exercise Won’t Disrupt Learning, Teaching
Researchers have found that incorporating brief bursts of physical exercise into grade-school classes doesn’t disrupt teaching or learning and appears to have a positive effect on the kids’ mood. Schools have a federally mandated 30 minutes of physical activity every day, but physical education offerings are dwindling, according to a news release from the University… Continue reading In-Class Physical Exercise Won’t Disrupt Learning, Teaching
If You’re Sitting Down, Don’t Sit Still
Research done at the University of Leeds and University College London suggests that the movements involved in fidgeting may counteract the adverse health impacts of sitting for long periods. A release from Leeds notes that in the study published September 23rd 2015 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the researchers report that an increased… Continue reading If You’re Sitting Down, Don’t Sit Still
iPosture: The Evolution of Your Posture in the Digital Age
By Renee North Life has changed and now most of the world is a part of, or slave to, digital technology. Our collective posture has been folded and molded by the Internet, while we text, tap and swipe on iPhones, iPads, tablets, phablets, laptops, and desktops. Hours spent hunched over, searching, answering, staring at a screen… Continue reading iPosture: The Evolution of Your Posture in the Digital Age