What Doctors Don't Tell YouEXERCISE: Do you really have to kill yourself in a gym before it makes
Everyone knows they should exercise - but how much is enough to provide any benefit? The good news, according to a new study from Yale University, is that a little can go a long way,
Neck pain is a common problem, and one that tends to affect more women than men. But how are you going to treat it? The three most popular options are: your family doctor (a ‘wait-and-see’ approach with advice on ergonomics, possibly...
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Most of us have been taught that gentle stretching before exercise will help prevent muscle strain, soreness and injury. But recent data from Australia refutes this (BMJ, 2002; 325: 468)
John W Travis MD MPHOne of the simplest and most effective ways to release tension and energize yourself is to take time out for a good stretch. You can stretch in almost any position, and, in fact, a good stretch before you get out of bed in the morning is a fine way...
Wayne L. Westcott PhDBefore we became such a highly industrialized, automated, and sedentary society, most Americans spent most of their day doing some form of physical activity. Today, with the exception of those who exercise regularly, few adults do much in the way of...
