1. Safety first Stress is a positive force that challenges the body, and in doing so, helps sustain physical resilience and build strength. Strain is an excess of force that causes deformation (including injury). We want to stress the body, but not strain it. ...
While the exact biological purpose of sleep remains one of science’s great mysteries, what is clear is that sleep is the most critical contributor to a human being’s mental, physical, emotional, and immunological health. The quantity and quality of your life are...
Everyone loves a good bedtime snack, but that snack may be keeping you from a restful sleep. If you must eat before bedtime, choose carefully. Eating before bedtime is not generally recommended. But going to bed exceedingly hungry can prove detrimental to a good...
If you’re having trouble sleeping or looking to change your sleep patterns, consider your optimum sleeping body position. There appears to be no fixed body position that optimizes sleep for all. Most people rotate sleeping positions – on average, they...
The best way to combat illness and disease is to prevent its occurrence. Take the offensive and adopt some preventive practices. The steps below will help you recognize your own vulnerabilities. Know your family historyYou are a unique individual. While the illness...
Vital signs are measurements of the body’s most basic functions. The four main vital signs routinely monitored by medical professionals and health care providers are listed below with their accompanying normal ranges. Blood pressure: 90/60 mm Hg to 120/80 mm...
