Health and Wellness

New information suggests that your brain – not your body – determines your body’s physical limit during sustained physical exercise. Since the twenties scientists have believed that VO2 max, the maximum amount of oxygen that you’re able to deliver to your muscles during hard exercise, determines your physical limits. Now, a new study claims that […]READ MORE

Do your feet and toes hurt every time you walk? When you take off your shoes, do you notice redness and swelling? It’s symptoms like these that you shouldn’t ignore when it comes to your toes. “Toe pain can limit a person’s quality of life,” said Dr. Khalid Shirzad, an orthopedic surgeon in a news […]READ MORE

As many parents know, athletic injuries are not reserved for professional athletes who play in front of millions of television viewers. Proper training and seeking treatment when needed begins when a child puts on their first sports uniform. Many children are playing baseball and softball this spring. Although baseball and softball have lower rates of injury compared […]READ MORE

Restaurant patrons have long used calculators to figure out how much to tip their waiter. Now, it appears calculators are needed before ordering for those who want to really know how many calories they’re about to eat. Menus might list how many calories an entree contains but they don’t always break it down to individual […]READ MORE

Fans of celebrity TV host Dr. Oz appreciate his simple, direct approach to educating people about potential health problems. The physician has a wonderful way of conveying important health information in easy-to-understand terms. Now he’s sending video messages around the web. Viewers and fans can pick from a variety of health topics, which range from sleep problems […]READ MORE

As many parents know, athletic injuries are not reserved for the professional athletes playing in front of thousands in a stadium. Proper training and seeking treatment when needed begins when a child dons their first sports uniform. Many children will be playing baseball and softball in the next few weeks. Although baseball and softball have […]READ MORE

According to recent data, there are approximately 100 million Americans suffering from body pain. Up to 90 percent of these chronic pain sufferers don’t get the relief they’re looking for with their current pain medication. As the popularity of holistic and non-invasive treatment options grows, we’d like to take a minute to review some misunderstood […]READ MORE

Fans of celebrity physician Dr. Oz appreciate his direct approach to solving health problems. The TV show host has a wonderful way of conveying important health information in simple terms. Now he’s sending video messages around the web. Fans can pick from a variety of health topics,, which range from sleep problems to fitness tips. My favorite has to be […]READ MORE

If you work out regularly and eat nutritious meals, you probably figure you’re pretty healthy. That’s where the danger lies. Your jeans might fit but your heart could tell a different story. More than one-third of the population consider themselves to be in ideal cardiovascular health, according to a survey conducted by the American Heart Association. […]READ MORE

As a fitness instructor, this is the time of year I dread. The mid-part of February when so many people give up going to the gym. I think I know what happens. Or really, what doesn’t happen: instant weight-loss. If you joined the gym this New Year and have been working out consistently, I have […]READ MORE