When you think about yoga, do you picture a thin, spandex-clad young woman bent into a shape resembling a pretzel? If so, then you may be missing out on one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to break up your workday and get a stretch while still at your desk. Desk yoga has become popular in recent years, touting...
Are you feeling sore and tight after a long day at the office, no matter how cozy the chair at your desk is? Though a stressful job may be the biggest culprit, one factor that most office workers are only now starting to consider is the amount of time spent sitting while at work. A decade after James Levin’s groundbreaking...
When it comes to treating minor injuries or discomfort, hot and cold therapy are a common source of relief. These seemingly opposite options can banish inflammation from a sore muscle, reduce the pain around a joint, and expedite recovery — all without the use of medication. The natural benefits of hot and cold therapy are why many people turn to...
From desk chair to the couch in our living room, the average American spends a lot of time sitting — about 13 hours a day, in fact. Combine that with the amount of time we spend sleeping (an additional seven hours), and your muscles find themselves facing a rather sedentary lifestyle. That’s where something called electric muscle stimulation, or EMS, can...
While most of us are quick to recognize that sleeping on our growing bellies during pregnancy is not a comfortable option, it can take a while to figure out what the best sleeping positions actually are. Here is an introductory guide to some of the most common and supportive positions for sleeping with a baby bump. Begin On The Side...
