Healthy happy you.
sports
1 For Minor Bumps and Bruises Use R.I.C.E.
joints
2 Sprain vs. Strain
Fitness
3 Hazardous Summertime Sports
Running
4 Which Running Injuries Have You Endured?
Video games
5 Have You Ever Injured Yourself Playing Wii?
Fitness
6 Speak Up: Workarounds For Injured Areas
Running
7 Silly Injuries That Could Derail Your Fitness
Spring
8 Spring Cleaning May Give You More Than a Pristine House
You're well on your way to giving your life a healthy Spring cleaning, but what about your house? Have you dusted everything thoroughly, cleaned your window treatments, and taken that pile of items in the basement to Goodwill? Don't worry, I haven't either. But it's never too late to start chipping away at your Spring cleaning chores. Once you do take out the rags and rubber gloves, make sure to Read more
Part of a fit lifestyle, in my opinion, is living life to the fullest. Taking advantage of each moment and doing something fun is just as important for living a fit and healthy lifestyle as a proper fitness routine. Unfortunately, sometimes those two things get in the way of each other, and the most well-lived moments can turn into injuries that can sideline your workout routine. In the spirit of Read more
If you're an active gal, chances are high that you've tweaked your knee or pulled a hamstring while out adventuring. These injuries, be they acute or chronic, shouldn't spell disaster for your fitness life. Instead of sitting it out, figure out what you can do — there are many ways to work around compromised joints and muscles. I know because I found Pilates after injuring my lower back. Read more
Sometimes getting healthy can be a dangerous thing, even when playing a video game. Being sore after an intense round of Wii bowling isn't too unusual, but a young girl recently suffered a foot fracture while playing Wiii Fit. Yowza! The 14-year-old girl fell off of the Wii balance board, probably while doing one of the yoga poses that requires a bit of balance from standing on one leg. If you're Read more
Running and jogging, while a fabulous form of exercise, can lead to some pretty un-fabulous injuries. From shin splints to runner's knee one injury can leave you in pain for many days. Me, I've had shin splints, pulled muscles, and ankle sprains all in the name of my love for running. What about you? Source Which Running Injuries Have You Endured? Shin splints Sprained ankles Read more
Being physically active means sometimes accidentally hurting yourself. Forbes has ranked the top ten hazardous sports, based solely on the number of injuries reported from emergency rooms in 2006. Take this quiz and see which sports you might want to avoid if you are trying to stay in one piece. Helpful tip: the numbers used in the ranking do not take into account the varying participation rate Read more
Injuries suck! But it does help to know the name of your enemy and the difference between a strain and a sprain. Strain: A strain involves injury to a muscle or a tendon, which attach muscles to bones. Strains, aka "pulled" muscles, are caused by over stretching or tearing a muscle or a tendon. Common strains: hamstring and back injuries. Sprains: A sprain occurs at a joint and is the tearing Read more
In a strange, but true tale, GQ UK's Chef of the Year, Gordon Ramsay, has burned his man-bits. In what can only be described as his own personal kitchen nightmare, Ramsay stood a little too close to the stove and burned himself. "The other day I was standing too close to the stove when I was cooking. I was wearing these cotton trousers and underneath I was going commando, suddenly, I felt this Read more
Accidents happen, they just do. If something serious has happened to you, then you should definitely see a doctor. For minor injuries (bumps, sprains, etc), say you rolled your ankle while getting off the treadmill (don't laugh, it's been done), use the RICE program to whip yourself back into shape: Rest: Take a break for a day or two to let the injured area rest and recover. Your body needs Read more
Traditionally yoga is done on the floor, but your mat isn't the only place you can stretch, strengthen, and calm your body and mind. Since yoga's burst in popularity, people have figured out ways to incorporate basic yoga poses into other forms of movement and fitness. If you're a fan of practicing on your mat, check out these four exciting ways to deepen your love affair with yoga. Paddleboard Read more
