Should you eat like a caveman? Supporters of the Paleo Diet say “Yes!” This popular new diet trend focuses on eating the same types of foods our hunter-gatherer ancestors survived on hundreds of thousands of years ago. It’s certainly an intriguing idea, but is it a good one? Here’s a little perspective on the Paleo […]

Plantar fascia is the layer of tissue that covers the muscles, tendons and ligaments from your heel to the ball of your foot. When extra stress is placed on this tissue, or if it is stretched in an irregular manner, the plantar fascia can become inflamed and cause pain in your feet. Luckily, plantar fasciitis […]

Golf may seem like a laid-back sport that carries little risk of physical injury. The truth is a correct golf swing requires a great deal of balance, flexibility and core strength, otherwise it can place a great deal of strain on the spine and it’s soft tissues. With interest in the sport growing, the incidence […]

Health experts generally agree that getting 8 hours of sleep each night is necessary for most people to be at their best. Some people require even more. Sleep allows your body to heal and recharge, and provides a range of cognitive and psychological benefits as well. There is also evidence that proper rest can play […]

Anger management problems may be triggering heart attacks. A study, conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, analyzed the findings of 9 previous studies that included over 4,500 cases of heart attack, 462 cases of acute coronary syndrome (heart attack or angina), over 8,000 cases of stroke, and over 300 cases of […]

What is a concussion and how does it affect the body and the brain? Your brain is the most important organ in your body because it controls and coordinates all the functions of the body, your heart and circulation, your breathing, movement, digestion and balance.A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is […]

The recipe for becoming healthier, younger and smarter starts with healthy nutrition, brain and nervous system stimulation and short bursts of exercise three times a week.   Daily nutrition should include a variety of foods rich in B-vitamins, DHA and omega 3 fatty acids, essential components for a healthy brain and nerve system. If you […]

Falls are serious business. In fact, they’re the leading cause of injury for those over the age of 65. Every year, one in three adults age 65 and older slips and falls, sustaining injuries such as hip fractures and head trauma, thus greatly increasing the risk of death. In 2010, there were over 2.3 million […]

As anyone who suffers from migraines already knows, they’re not just headaches. Migraines are considered a chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurring moderate-to-severe headaches – usually on one side of the head – and other autonomic nervous system symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and vomiting. These symptoms can last […]

“Charley horse” is a North American slang term for a painful muscle spasm. These muscle spasms are very common and may occur while exercising or when falling asleep. A charley horse occurs when the muscles of the calf or foot (and less often, the thigh, arms, hands, abdomen and rib cage) suddenly tighten up and […]