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Are you feeling stressed and emotionally drained? Do you just want to drop everything and take the time to unwind and relax? Why don’t you give yoga a try? Yoga poses will allow you to calm your senses while you flex and stretch those tired, achy muscles. Yoga is a popular form of physical and

Headaches have become increasingly common. While many headaches are caused by medical conditions, a great many of them are a result of problems like stress, dehydration, or sleep deprivation. There are a number of over-the-counter medications you can use to help deal with headaches, but they treat the symptoms, not the cause. Instead, look into

Back pain is a perennial pain for many people, but it can get especially bad in winter. The cold weather can often cause the muscles to lose heat and contract, which can then cause stiffness throughout the body, particularly in the back. This stiffness and tightness can also put some strain on the spine and

It’s just starting to get colder, and for some people, it’s not just the fingers and toes feeling the cold. Sore joints and muscle pain are common when it’s cold. Low temperatures naturally cause pain by tensing and tightening the joints and muscles, reducing both flexibility and mobility. Another contributing factor is more psychological. The

The sedentary nature of a vast number of modern jobs has made poor posture, as well as the ailments stemming from it (like lower back pain), more prevalent. Being locked on your screen for long periods, especially while sitting incorrectly, can take a toll on your body. Poor posture can lead to pain and discomfort

Chronic back pain is a serious problem for a great many Canadians. When back pain radiates to the legs or gets triggered by running or other activities, it can become a serious enough issue to affect your daily routine. While some forms of back pain can be caused by underlying conditions, it isn’t always the

Millions of people experience back or neck pain every day. However, it is not only the pain that you have to deal with, living with this condition can ultimately affect your quality of life. It may cause you to miss work or school, prevent you from doing simple tasks, and stop you from enjoying activities

Headaches are extremely common. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 20 adults has headaches nearly every day. The most common headache disorder is the tension-type headache, which affects more than a third of men and over half of women in the world. Tension headaches can be excruciating, and for those who frequently suffer

Everyone enjoys a good night’s sleep, especially at the end of a long day. It’s just what you need to recharge and get yourself ready to face another day. However, for many people, sleep can be elusive. Still being awake at 2 o’clock in the morning is a familiar feeling for a depressingly large number

The spine, or vertebral column, is an important part of the body. It is the bone structure responsible for protecting your spinal cord and keeping you standing upright. However, despite its role in your health and daily life, how much do you know about it really? Here are a few spine facts to teach you