Between normal stress and worry, too-much screen time on smartphones and tablets, staying up late, having to get up too early and many other reasons, getting a good night’s sleep can be elusive. Add arthritis pain into the mix and …
Read PostApril is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we will be posting tips that may help you find ways to control your IBS better. Follow IFFGD on Twitter or Facebook for mobile updates to these tips! Tips …
Read PostHeart disease is a leading cause of death and disability. This should not be a surprise – it has been at the top of the list for years. You know that taking care of your heart is important. That means …
Read PostLiving a healthy lifestyle becomes even more important for better aging. The things we do to keep body and heart healthy—nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness. Here are 10 steps …
Read PostYou may have heard about people who got a COVID-19 infection and have symptoms for weeks or months after. This is now referred to as Long COVID. In this post we are going to dive into what Long COVID is, …
Read PostBalance is maintained through a combination of three different body systems working together efficiently and effectively. These systems include: 1,2,3,4: (1) Vestibular “inner ear” system: provides information to the brain about motion, head position, and spatial orientation (2) Visual system: …
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