How to Avoid Neck and Back Pain from Backpacks

If you’re like most parents, you remember sending your kindergartener off to school with a backpack bigger than they were. While your child may be able to shoulder it, students are now weighed down more than ever by these cumbersome

5 Foot Exercises To Relieve Back, Hip, And Knee Pain

Your feet are a lot more important than you think. In fact, muscle weakness in your feet can cause hip, back and knee pain. If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, your feet are most likely under-stretched. This can lead to muscle weakness

7 ways technology can help you make the most of…

  With summer upon us and travel plans likely on hold, it’s time to figure out what’s on your family’s summer bucket list. Whether it’s learning a new language, reading one book a week or exploring your culinary skills, there

5 essential steps for managing blood sugar

In the U.S. alone, 28.1 million people are living with diabetes, and an added 7.2 million are living with undiagnosed diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, the American Diabetes Association reports that 84 million

Me, myself and eye: 5 common behaviors that could be…

If you’re like many Americans, you’re diligent about maintaining your health by eating right, exercising and regularly seeing your doctor. But even the most health-conscious people are often unaware of daily behaviors in their lives that could be straining or

How does telehealth really compare to in-person health care?

Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the adoption of telehealth services has been on the rise and people are turning to digital technology more than ever to address their personal health care needs without having

Sweet relief! 4 reasons to reach for fresh cherries when…

Stress is a common part of anyone’s life, and individuals have long sought natural remedies to alleviate it. Surveys have shown that Americans are turning to plant-based diets for reasons such as improving overall well-being and mood, and with good