Play it Safe – Avoid Injury during Exercise and Physical Activity

Offering both immediate and long-term benefits, exercise and physical activities are crucial elements of a healthy lifestyle. Routine exercise improves strength and cardiovascular endurance, helps weight loss, and decreases health risks. Even people with a chronic condition like heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis can stay active. However, over-exercising can cause injury. Whether you’re just starting a new activity or haven’t …

10 Surprising Health Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleeping well at night on a consistent basis is necessary for good health. It is as critical as a healthy diet and regular physical activity, and maybe, even more important. However, today, people tend to ignore this fact and sleep quality has decreased as well. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, in America, 70% …

Can Exercise Relieve Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Symptoms

Being physically active is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle with benefits ranging from mental well being to physical health. Regular exercise helps you stay strong, maintain a healthy weight and reduce your chances of getting serious diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and so on. However, some women refrain from exercise during …

National Women’s Health Week: May 12 – May 18, 2019

National Women’s Health Week encourages millions of women to make their health a priority and take steps to improve it. The 20th annual National Women’s Health Week starts on May 12, which is Mother’s Day, and is observed through May 18, 2019. The week serves as a reminder for women to build positive health habits …

May Is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Since 1983, the month of May has been observed as the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month by the President’s Council on Fitness. This occasion is considered an opportunity to spread awareness on healthy lifestyles among all Americans and improve their quality of life. For 2019, this month’s theme is #MoveInMay. Engaging in physical activities …