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A new study shows that certain “doses” of massage therapy work better on neck pain. Karen Sherman, senior scientific investigator at Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, say that 60-minute sessions, two to three times per week, seem to reap the best rewards.
When we turn 40 our bodies start to change. You might notice more aches and pains than you did before or that certain tasks require more effort or seem more difficult.
Fortunately, there are some actions you can take to feel better at 40, 50, and beyond.
Licensed massage therapist Jessica Barney is trying to make a difference in the lives of veterans—one million veterans to be exact.
Did you know that you can live a healthier life by adopting customs from other cultures?
While we may all be part of the same species, our lifestyles vary greatly depending on where we live. Each culture has its own traditions, cuisine, and customs. Some of these customs are healthier than others. And the United States has garnered a reputation for unhealthy customs such as serving and eating huge portions and for eating lots of junk and fast food.
Maybe you’ve received over a thousand massages in your lifetime; maybe you’re currently looking into getting your first. Whichever of these two categories you fit into, or even if you’re somewhere in the middle, these five tips are worth knowing.