Learning a New Sport May Be Good for the Brain

Crossword puzzles and learning new languages aren’t the only way to strengthen your brain. Studies have shown that learning a new physical skill in adulthood, like a new sport, increases the number of new brain cells that are essential to memory, thinking and movement...

Tips to Enjoy Healthy Knitting

Knitting is a great exercise for those with hand pain and arthritis that also leads to mental health benefits. Just remember that if you’re knitting for a long period of time, be sure to take frequent breaks and to stretch your fingers by clenching your hands and then...

Pain Management and Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis occurs when the spaces in your spine (backbone) narrow, which causes pressure on your spinal cord and nerves. About 75% of spinal stenosis cases occur in the low back (lumbar spine). In most cases, the narrowing of the spine associated with stenosis...

The Right Way to Stretch Before Exercise

Static stretches have been a controversial topic in recent years. The latest review of studies show that runners and cyclists can adequately warm up by jogging or pedaling lightly. But people who play basketball, soccer, tennis and ultimate Frisbee — or other sports...