Health Viewpoints

Compared with the knees, the hip joint has a much greater range of motion.

Simple, consistent exercises that activate and contract the muscles can help improve circulation and lower blood pressure naturally.

Knee pain can limit your mobility. These gentle exercises improve flexibility and strength and can be done by most people.

Acupressure works by redistributing energy so the body can regain balance.

A restful night’s sleep requires balance in both body and mind—even small changes can make a big difference.

The classic warrior poses are powerful medicine for your body, helping you fight your way out of weakness and stiffness to reach your best health potential.

Exercise equipment doesn't have to be fancy. In fact, here are six excellent exercises that you can perform with nothing more complicated than a bath towel.

With only a resistance band, you can strengthen and sculpt your glutes and legs from the comfort of your home.

Tight hips can be painful and rob you of both independence and quality of life. Let's get those hips moving.

A simple daily water bottle workout boosts blood flow to the brain, improving both cognitive function and muscle strength.

Moisturizers do little to help the skin, however, most skin aging can be significantly delayed.

Bodyweight training builds natural strength anywhere you are—no equipment needed, keeping your workouts easy and consistent.

Object-directed exercises and activities are big in the rehab world. Balls are a favorite tool.

Mondays are critical for exercising. Miss it, and you increase your likelihood of missing other days, too.

After painting a few walls, I realized many of the movements mirrored exercises used in the gym.

Muscles need a constant diet of exercise.

Your simple staircase packs powerful exercise potential, and can work on both strengthening and endurance building.

A recent article suggests that routinely screening patients for spiritual needs should be included as a core clinical skill in neurology training.

Arms, after all, are made to move, not sit idle by our sides.

The inner “mirror of life” reflects everything happening within a person.

The habit of complaining can be broken, paving the path for a happier, more positive outlook on life.

Sore or injured joints don’t have to sideline you. Partial-range exercises help keep you moving and building strength, without pushing into pain.

The five elements are dynamic phases in a cycle of support and regulation.

Painful joints and other maladies can make movement hard. These static exercises help.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, spring is the optimal season to nurture and support the liver.

Prolonged or frequent sitting and related inactivity can have negative health effects. These exercises help you get moving even while in a chair.

When the brain is fueled by a stable power source, such as a low-glycemic diet, it functions with greater focus over longer periods.