Whether it is to alleviate boredom, stress , stiffness, restlessness or simply due to habit, knuckle cracking seems to satisfy many. A study in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine reported that the behavior is often habitual… read more
Danielle Spano
Discover the Power Behind Taking a Nap
We have all experienced that late afternoon slump. You start to lose focus, feel a bit groggy and need a little pick me up to get through the day. Taking a nap can not only give you an energy boost,… read more
Holiday Traditions All Over The World!
Hanging stockings and wearing horrendous sweaters, are just a few of the ways the US celebrates the holiday season. These traditions may seem to even Americans. However, there are some fun and quirky holiday traditions around the world that might… read more
What You Need to Know About the Risks of Tanning and Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates… read more
Listen Up! Signs That Your Car Needs Repair
Kerplunk, hiss, rurr, bang. Do you just turn up the radio when your car makes a strange noise? Your car is trying to tell you something, and the best thing you can do is listen. The sounds coming from your… read more
Exploring Food Tourism
Food tourism is everywhere! Every region has its own climate, architecture, language, history, unique style and flora and fauna. These characteristics help to shape how a society lives, but nothing can give you a true taste of a region’s culture… read more
Modalities of Massage
Massage improves health and healing through touch and movement. Most of us simply relate massage to relaxation, but it also has therapeutic benefits that were recognized as far back as ancient Egypt. There are many different types of massage, each… read more
Making Exercise Less of a Pain: Preventative Physical Therapy
When you think of a visit to the physical therapist, it typically goes hand in hand with being in pain. Contrary to popular belief, physical therapy is not just for recovering from an injury — it can actually be used… read more
What floating can do for your mind
Clearing the mind is said to have positive effects on your well-being. Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) is a process where relaxation and meditation is performed in an environment isolated from sight and sound. The floatation form of this therapy,… read more
Enough to Make Your Head Hurt: Understanding Migraines
There are hundreds of types of headaches, with causes ranging from hunger to eye strain, hormones to hangovers, tension to illness and more. Understanding migraines and distinguishing between types is difficult, especially while experiencing one. Migraines, on the other hand,… read more