IF YOU ARE CRACKED on a computer all day, your back is probably crying out for a bit of movement. And there’s one specific place you should target: your thoracic spine. Your thoracic spine, or T-spine, is the area commonly referred to as the middle back. You probably feel it bend as you lean closer …
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We’re now in the new year and one of the top workplace wellness trends for 2023 is the “focus on mental wellness at work” and rightly so. In recent years, mental health has emerged as a new area of focus for employee wellness. the rapid increase in the number of people suffering from mental disorders …
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When you consider changing your lifestyle for the better, cutting out sugar is probably one of the first changes you think of. After all, over the past few years, sugar has been linked to many health problems, like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. It’s no surprise, then, that the popularity of the sugar-free …
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After a tough workout, the last thing you probably want to do is spend five to 10 minutes stretching, but doing so can lead to much-needed physical and mental health benefits. But why is it important to stretch and how often should you do it? We spoke to a few experts to find out more. …
REAR DELTS are potentially the most overlooked muscles in the upper body. It’s a shame, because targeted training of these muscles can unlock the 3D shoulder shape you’re probably aiming to achieve in your workouts. More importantly for all office workers, giving the posterior (back) side of your shoulders can help remedy the poor posture …
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Home » Fitness » Essential Equipment For Gym Introverts: Train In Peace Eliminate distractions and create your own space with these key pieces of workout gear. I am not a “sociable person” by nature. So here’s something I never thought I’d say: I really like going to the gym. But you know what spoils my …
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Damon Coyle’s workspace resembles a mad scientist’s laboratory. The filing cabinets are filled with bottles of fake blood. Emaciated body molds sit on tables. The prosthetic bones protrude from the silicone arms. Yet everything in this lab is designed for teaching. “We’re not looking for cool; we’re looking to achieve the learning objective,” Coyle said. …
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According to Mazzocca, key aspects of virtual reality orthopedic surgery include learning the correct steps in a procedure and taking a right-angle X-ray. Students also learn how to perform a fractured bone reduction, which involves fixing a broken bone by pushing and pulling so that the ends line up properly. Virtual reality allows students to …
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Tylenol, Amoxicillin, Tamiflu and Albuterol are all proving hard to find for some parents. Experts recommend asking your pharmacist if alternatives are available, such as generics or capsules. Do not give adult medications to children. Loading Something is loading. Thank you for your registration! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. …
As heartbreaking as it is that reforms to the mental health system only seem to be brought up with urgency by those in power in the aftermath of horrific tragedies, remedies for the system’s all too often overlooked problems are still needed and therefore welcome. Regarding the Nov. 13 shooting at a University of Virginia …
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