Chronic low back pain is defined as back pain that lasts for three months or longer. It affects millions of adults and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It’s estimated that more than 600 million individuals worldwide are living with chronic low back pain at any given moment. While injuries, age-related changes, […]
Habits for Better Stress Management
Surveys suggest that a majority of adults report feeling stressed on a regular basis, and chronic stress has been associated with a variety of health concerns, including sleep problems, headaches, digestive issues, anxiety, elevated blood pressure, and reduced overall well-being. While stressful situations cannot always be avoided, lifestyle habits can influence how effectively the brain […]
Movement Matters More Than Most People Think
For optimal health, current guidelines recommend moving more and sitting less. Most people recognize that physical activity can help with weight management and cardiovascular health, but movement also provides many additional benefits that are often overlooked. Regular physical activity affects nearly every system in the body and plays an important role in maintaining overall well-being […]
Benefits of a Daily Multivitamin
Many adults and children take a daily multivitamin as part of their overall health strategy. However, decades of research have produced mixed findings on whether multivitamins reduce the risk of major health outcomes. As a result, some experts assert that water-soluble vitamins produce little more than expensive, neon-colored urine. More recent studies—particularly those using improved […]
Frailty Management Strategies
Frailty is defined as a clinical state in which the body has diminished strength, endurance, and resilience, making a person more vulnerable to stressors such as injury and illness. It’s estimated that 7–12% of Americans age 65 and older are frail. Because it is associated with an elevated risk of falls, hospitalization, disability, and complications […]
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Teens?
Adolescence is a period of rapid development, and behaviors established during this time can influence emotional, mental, and physical health well into adulthood. Over the past two decades, the proliferation of smartphones, handheld devices, and social media has dramatically reshaped daily life—including for teenagers. Numerous studies have linked excessive screen time to poor posture, physical […]
A Practical Tool for Assessing Health and Longevity
As we age, it is natural to become more concerned about our longevity, especially if we have experienced health challenges or engaged in unhealthy behaviors earlier in life. One way to assess probabilistic near-term (under five years) and long-term (10–25 years) mortality risk is to use an assessment known as the Deficit Index, also called […]
Excessive Smartphone Use Can Be a Pain in the Neck
Since their introduction and rapid adoption in the mid-2000s, smartphones have become an integral part of daily life—not only by consolidating multiple technologies into a single device, but also by helping us stay connected with family, friends, clients, and colleagues. However, alongside these benefits, a growing body of evidence points to significant downsides. Excessive smartphone […]
The Inflammation and Depression Connection
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, and disruptions in thinking, energy, or daily functioning that interfere with one’s ability to carry out daily activities. For years, depression was widely believed to result primarily from a “chemical imbalance” related to serotonin. However, a major umbrella review in the […]
Sleep Is Essential for Good Health
Sleep is a fundamental biological necessity that supports vital processes such as brain waste clearance, immune regulation, and nutrient metabolism. While the body can recover from an occasional night of poor rest, frequent sleep disruption can set the stage for chronic disease. Experts estimate that about ten percent of adults meet the criteria for insomnia, […]
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