A runner’s best friend – and their most important tool – is a good pair of shoes. Just like the tires on your car, the day will come when they need to be replaced. But how often is that? The general consensus among runners is that shoes should be replaced every 300-500 miles. While this… Continue reading When Should You Replace Your Running Shoes?

Your bones are the support system for your body – literally. They keep us standing upright, allow us to move, and defend our organs against injury. Shouldn’t we do everything we can to protect them like they protect us? Bone health is a problem for many Americans, especially seniors. 1 out of every 4 women,… Continue reading Taking Steps to Strengthen Your Bones

The older you get, the more important it is to stay on top of your health. One of the best ways of doing this is by regularly scheduling medical tests and screenings. Here are five especially important tests to make sure you keep up with as you age. 1. Blood Pressure It is important to… Continue reading 5 Health Screenings to Schedule as You Age

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise. It’s easy, great for cardiovascular health, and all you need is a pair of shoes. Unfortunately, injuries are a part of running. Between shin splints, runner’s knee, and stress fractures, many runners spend more time on the couch than they do on the road. In… Continue reading 6 Tips to Avoid Running Injuries

Talk to anyone about their health goals, and chances are one of the first things they will mention is their weight. Losing weight is no easy task, and keeping it off can be just as difficult. If you are struggling to maintain a healthy weight, here are five valuable pieces of advice. Make water your… Continue reading 5 Steps for Maintaining a Healthy Weight

For those of us that suffer from arthritis or other forms of joint pain, we know that inflammation makes our lives miserable. It is a necessary part of our body’s immune system, but too much of it can lead to pain and discomfort. Relief is available in the form of medication, but our diets can… Continue reading 5 Foods With Anti-Inflammatory Properties

When it comes to issues as important as your health, you want to make sure you are putting your trust in good hands. Finding the right doctor is the difference between relieving your chronic pain and continuing to suffer for years to come. Use these four tips to find the right specialist in your area… Continue reading 4 Tips for Finding the Right Specialist to Treat Your Pain

We all tell ourselves that we want to eat healthier, but making the change is easier said than done. Late night cravings, convenience, and not knowing where to start are just a few of the reasons that we revert back to unhealthy foods, but these five tips will help make eating healthy easy. Tip #1:… Continue reading 5 Tips for Eating Healthier

Back pain is something that almost all of us will experience at one point or another. According to the University of Maryland, up to 80% of the adult population suffers from back pain, and it is the second most common reason for doctors visits. Before you book an appointment with your physician, see if these… Continue reading Stretches To Alleviate Your Back Pain (Part 1: Lower Back)

Think arthritis is just for the elderly? Think again – more than half of all Americans who suffer from arthritis are under the age of 65. Many of these people begin showing symptoms as young as their 30s. Be on the lookout for these five early warning signs of arthritis. Morning Stiffness Many of us… Continue reading Early Signs of Arthritis