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One Surprisingly Easy Way To Prevent Back Pain

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives, sometimes due to sports-related injuries, accidents, or conditions such as scoliosis. Back pain may occur simply due to day-to-day life, from performing repetitive daily activities at home or at work, including working at a computer, driving, carrying and lifting, and more. If we look […] Read More

Help For Those Caring For Elderly Loved Ones

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Being a caregiver for an ailing parent, family member, or loved one can be a stressful undertaking. In this article, we discuss different types of help for caregivers made available by various organizations, including adult day care and home health aides. If you are the primary caregiver for an elderly family member or loved one, […] Read More

How Weekend Warriors Can Prevent (And Recover Quickly) From Injuries

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Does your Saturday morning tennis match, basketball game, yard work, or jog through the park leave you so sore that you limp into work on Monday? If so, you may be a weekend warrior! “Weekend Warriors” are individuals who rarely exercise during the work week, but make up for it in extreme on the weekend. […] Read More

Pan Am Games Inspired Fashion!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Better Health For Women

With the Pan Am Games set to start in Toronto, this week’s post is inspired by the participating countries and some of their well known fashion exports. While there is an official Pan Am/Parapan Am Games store in Toronto’s Eaton Centre, here are a few other ways to show your Pan Am Games spirit that […] Read More

5 Top Yoga Trends of 2015

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Stuck in a rut with your yoga routine? Here are 5 top yoga trends to try… AcroYoga cr: thesoniashow [Beginner pose shown.] Yoga is no longer a solo practice of self-study! A hot recent trend, AcroYoga, also known as “therapeutic flying” is a form of exercise that’s done with partners. It focuses on gravity and […] Read More

5 Popular Fitness Trends of 2015!

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Better Health For Women

cr: huffingtonpost In this article, we share some of the hottest current fitness trends. How many of these have you heard of or tried out? Read on to learn more… #1. High Intensity Interval Training. HIIT was huge in 2014 but it’s still hot! If you aren’t familiar with the acronym, HIIT stands for High […] Read More

Don’t Skip Your Warm-Up or Cool-Down Post Exercise!

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Are you guilty of skimping on your warm-up or cool down routine? On the days you’re pressed for time, you may be very tempted to skip your warm up and cool down routine. But is that really a smart use of your time? While it’s true that your pre or post-exercise activities won’t burn hundreds […] Read More

Help For Those Providing Care For Their Elderly Loved Ones

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Being a caregiver for an ailing parent, spouse, child, or other loved one can feel like a lonely undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be. In this article, we discuss different types of help for caregivers made available by various organizations. Once you learn what’s out there to assist you, it may be easier to […] Read More

Why is Stretching So Important?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Ask yourself the following questions… Does it hurt to turn your head to see cars in the lane behind you? Do your knees and back feel stiff and achy? Is it difficult to reach the cereal on the top shelf or bend down to pick up something off the floor? If you answered ‘yes’ to […] Read More

How To Achieve Better Sleep The Natural Way

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Too many people are familiar with the routine of lying in bed, staring up at the ceiling or a nearby clock and wondering “How will I make it through tomorrow without any sleep?” When you wake up in the morning, are you refreshed and ready to go, or groggy and grumpy? For many people, the […] Read More

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