Lifting weights is the natural choice if you want a broad back and bulging biceps. However, you might be surprised to learn that it’s also effective for a much wider range of fitness goals. Less than 25% of American adults exercise regularly. Even fewer make strength training a central part of their routine. If that sounds like you, you’re missing out on more than bigger … [Read more...] about 7 Benefits of Strength Training Besides Building Muscle
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How to Improve Your Morning Run
Have you ever wondered how so many people could enjoy going out for a run at the start of each morning? It’s simple. Running early in the morning has a lot of benefits. Not only are you more refreshed and relaxed after getting some exercise, but if you achieve your running goals, you start your day accomplishing something important. This gives you a great confidence … [Read more...] about How to Improve Your Morning Run
The Secret to Sleeping Well with Chronic Pain
Getting a restful night’s sleep can be a challenge for any busy adult. That’s especially true when you’re dealing with chronic pain. Some doctors estimate that 50 to 80% of their patients with such conditions often find it difficult to sleep. It can be a self-perpetuating cycle. Pain interrupts sleep, and the lack of sleep makes pain more difficult to bear because your … [Read more...] about The Secret to Sleeping Well with Chronic Pain
A Sober Living Guide for the Holidays
The winter holidays are supposed to be a magical time of year. However, they can pose extra challenges if you’re trying to live sober. You may look forward to decorating the tree and baking sugar cookies. Then, you remember crowded shopping malls and family dinners with distant relatives asking you about your childbearing plans. You may also wonder how you’ll handle … [Read more...] about A Sober Living Guide for the Holidays
What You Need to Know about Brain Health, TV, and Middle Age
If you’re like most consumers, you spent the pandemic watching more TV. However, if you’re middle aged and concerned about your brain health, you may want to put down the remote. Three new studies add to the evidence that watching a lot of TV in your middle years can negatively affect your cognitive function in later years. The researchers found that “the more television you … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Brain Health, TV, and Middle Age