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It’s common knowledge that people slow down as they age. Daily activities like standing up from a chair and getting in and out of bed become increasingly difficult. These limitations are often caused by a decline in muscle strength and flexibility. Flexibility is the ability of the muscles and tendons to lengthen and stretch in

A new study in mice reveals the beneficial effects of whole-body vibration on inflammation and the microbiome. Whole-body vibration involves standing on a vibrating platform, such as the one shown here. Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a form of passive exercise that first appeared in the late 1990s and gained popularity in the last decade as

Always an unwanted guest, chronic low-grade inflammation is linked to all sorts of health woes, ranging from acne and digestive troubles to cognitive decline and cancer. Book some quality time with a health professional and you’re bound to leave armed with tips to minimize it. But even if you do everything right—put all the advice

A disability is defined as an abnormal condition that interferes with the way an individual performs their daily tasks without requiring assistance. There are many types of disabilities, all with differing natures. There are mental, or cognitive disabilities, emotional disabilities, and physical disabilities. Studies have shown that massage therapy for people with disabilities or special

In a way, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is already a complication in itself. For many people, PsA is something that develops from psoriasis, a skin condition. “Not all people with psoriasis get psoriatic arthritis,” says Nicola Kim Berman, MD, a rheumatologist based in New York. “But there is definitely a clear association with the skin condition

Do you struggle with a lack of sleep on a regular basis? Or perhaps feel like you are not really sure how much sleep you should actually be getting every night? Sleep is a function that the human body needs and actually craves in order to keep us alive and well. Without enough sleep, we

NBC’s Natalie Morales heads to Colorado to go Behind the Brand with Charlotte’s Web. The seven Stanley brothers who founded the CBD company say that they’re making cannabidiol’s potential health benefits their mission. Watch the video here. Originally published on https://www.today.com/video/charlotte-s-web-founders-hope-cbd-can-help-people-get-healthy-59375685719

When your body is in a state of chronic inflammation, you may or may not recognize the symptoms. Compared to acute inflammation (which is what happens when you get a cat scratch or catch a cold), chronic inflammation creates milder symptoms. (Learn more about what inflammation actually is here.) However, the consistent presence of inflammation