If you’re having a total knee replacement, there’s a good chance that your surgeon will prescribe powerful opioid medications to ease the pain and discomfort. This is concerning because their highly addictive nature and misuse has become a public health crisis. Fortunately, doctors are pointing to a natural solution from [...]
It’s not exactly news that folks who get plenty of physical activity are generally healthier. But did you know that it helps with sleep, too? Past research found that the more physical activity you get during the day, the better you'll sleep at night.1 This study focused on aerobic exercise, [...]
If you think skateboarding is just for teenagers, think again. Middle-aged people are taking it up for the first time or returning to it after a long absence. Not only is skateboarding good for you physically, but it offers many mental and emotional health rewards as well. Sociologist Dr. Paul [...]
Longtime readers of this publication know that we often espouse the proven health benefits of conversation and listening to music. But did you know that the simple act of silence can be equally beneficial? A growing body of research says our background music, podcast obsessed lifestyles are doing our health [...]
