Vacation is Good For the Heart!
Here's an interesting study showing the protective effects of vacation on heart health. A study from Syracuse University found that...
'Fight or Flight' and the Stress Response
Let's talk about the sympathetic nervous system. Ever give a presentation or public speech and you get sweaty palms/ pits, the hair on...
Sciatica
Let's talk Sciatica. Sciatica is more of an umbrella term used to describe the symptom of pain along the sciatic nerve pathway. Typical...
Diet & Health
Here's a great study! A study published in the Lancet (link below) estimated the impact poor diet has on the risk of death from heart...
The Physiological Effects of Napping!
I'm a big fan of naps; pre-game naps, post game naps, midday naps, morning naps, lazy Sunday naps....you name it! A study presented by...
'Age is Just a Number'
'Age is just a number'. 'You're only as old as you feel'. While these statements are thrown around consistently, we can't ignore science...
Disc Issues & Aging
Why are we more prone to disc bulges and herniations as we age? First, let's break down the differences between the two. Think of our...