Tranquil Brain, Less Pain
You’ve no doubt heard about studies showing that meditation can reduce stress and cortisol, the muscle-eating hormone. According to the … continue reading
You’ve no doubt heard about studies showing that meditation can reduce stress and cortisol, the muscle-eating hormone. According to the … continue reading
According to the March/April ’11 Well Being Journal, placebos can have powerful curing effects. A placebo given to patients with … continue reading
Most of us are aware of the germs that lurk in public restrooms—even on the door handles—but here’s a place … continue reading
Gary Kaplan, D.O., is board-certified in family medicine, pain medicine and medical acupuncture. He is the founder of The Kaplan … continue reading
In a recent study reported in the November ’10 Prevention, subjects who tracked their own kind acts toward others got … continue reading
If you walk into your house or apartment and the first thing you see is old newspapers or clutter, you … continue reading
If you’re trying to solve a problem or looking for your next flash of genius, try getting a good laugh. … continue reading
According to the March ’11 Reader’s Digest, if you work at your computer or watch TV while eating, you may … continue reading
You probably see unhappy people every day. Maybe you’re one of them; however, you may not know that your mood … continue reading
According to the April ’11 Bottom Line Health, an affliction called “postorgasmic illness syndrome” makes a man is allergic to … continue reading
You may be very proud of your driven, almost compulsive personality. After all, it’s responsible for your present success. It … continue reading
We’ve all heard that it takes pain, suffering and maybe loathing to be ultracreative. You may even know some pensive, … continue reading
We’ve all had it, that distracting, sometimes debilitating pain in the cranium that over-the-counter pain relievers won’t knock out. So … continue reading
You’ve heard it or you may have said it: “I can’t take a vacation; I’m too busy (or too broke).” … continue reading
We’ve all heard that being positive can have positive health effects. That seems to be common sense, but in case … continue reading
If you don’t have as much energy as you should, especially in the winter, open a window. Yes, even if … continue reading
Most of us wish we could remember things more easily, and there may be a pill to help you do … continue reading
Studies have shown that not getting enough sleep has adverse effects on energy intake and expenditure. Plamen D. Penev, M.D., … continue reading
You’re flipping through the TV channels, and a gorgeous woman exercising causes you to pause. It’s another fitness infomercial, but … continue reading
According to the November ’10 Prevention, small touches show loved ones how much you care about them. “Squeeze your spouse’s … continue reading
According to an article at DailyFinance.com titled “‘Fructose-Slurping’ Cancer Could Sour the Soda Business,” a study published in August in … continue reading
A lot of people at the gym blow off cardio because they don’t have time. They hit the weights, look at … continue reading
Back when the Iron Guru Vince Gironda had his gym in Studio City, California, he was notorious for being a … continue reading
It takes courage to be a leader. It takes a tremendous belief in yourself and your ability to take the action needed to differentiate yourself from your competition. You must be willing to take action even when it might make you look bad in front of other people.
You already know that staying fully hydrated is important for workout performance. Being even slightly dehydrated can hinder your workouts … continue reading