Study: Back Pain Linked to Higher Risk of Disability in Older Adults

25 things that change in your body when you fix your posture

The consequences of chronic postural dysfunction reach further than most people realize, and so do the benefits of correcting it

Back Exercises as Alternative to Conventional Pain Management, According to Natural Health Practitioners

(NaturalNews) Approximately 80 of the world's population will suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives, according to a report from Mercola.com citi...

The Surprising Connection Between Yoga and Gut Health

There’s one benefit of yoga you may not have considered: improved gut health. Not only can yoga promote better digestion, but it may improve the gut microbiome.

People with healthier chest and back muscles may have lower heart attack risk, study suggests

People with healthier chest and back muscles may have lower heart attack risk, study suggests

One simple thing you can do while sleeping to reduce back pain

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Climbing into bed at night should feel like a welcome relief. But for people with back pain, the discomfort doesn’t necessarily stop just because the day is ending. In fact, people with chronic back pain are also likely to have disrupted sleep. Luckily, there’s []

Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

PIP assessments face overhaul to get more disabled people back into work

Minister Sir Stephen Timms signals there is a 'strong case' for overhauling disability benefit assessments

Wheelchair-bound pensioner rescued from Durban shack after abuse allegations

Wheelchair-bound pensioner rescued from Durban shack after abuse allegations

America’s bone health is quietly headed for a $19 billion crisis

Half of adults over 50 have weak bones, fractures kill one in five hip fracture patients, and a looming doctor shortage means prevention may be the only way to keep an avoidable cost spiral from breaking the system.

MPs back benefit boost for 66-year-olds as state pension age increases

The Work and Pensions Committee said some people face a ‘year of hardship’ on inadequate working age benefits and potentially running down savings.

Strong Chest And Back Muscles May Lower Heart Attack Risk By 31%: Study

People with stronger and healthier chest and back muscles may have a lower risk of suffering a heart attack. Researchers believe these muscles may act as an important indicator of overall fitness and...

New study pinpoints concerning link between having an older father and bowel cancer risk: '60 per cent higher'

New study pinpoints concerning link between having an older father and bowel cancer risk: '60 per cent higher'

Older adults living at home face rising heat-related health risks as oversight declines

Vulnerable elderly people living at home are facing increased risks during extreme heat, as health care organizations and geriatric experts warn that many older residents lack the support and overs

Colon Cancer Risk Before 40 May Be Linked To These Factors, Study Finds

And the lifestyle habits that can help.

Leslie Smith on Building Sustainable Support Systems for Cancer Patients and Families Across America

Behind every patient are family members, caregivers, employers, friends, and communities whose lives are also affected by treatment, recovery, uncertainty, and loss. According to Leslie Smith, co-founder of Anchors, those broader support needs often receive less attention despite playing an important role throughout the cancer journey.

Live: Thousands perform yoga for healthier living, leaders join celebrations

Live: Thousands perform yoga for healthier living, leaders join celebrations

Better Senior Housing REIT: Sabra Health Care or Welltower?

These senior housing REITs have bounced back from the pandemic.

July 15 coup attempt survivors recall night of resistance 10 years on

Uzeyir Civan, who lost his left arm, and Aysenur Tolun, who was left using a wheelchair, say they remain proud of resisting putschists

If You’re Sitting Down, Your Cancer Risk May Be Going Up

A new study links ‘prolonged sedentary behavior’ to higher cancer rates. But desk-bound workers and couch potatoes can reduce that risk by 12 percent by breaking up long periods of inactivity with light movement as simple as a short walk or housework.

Option Care Health: Mildly Interesting After Pullback

Option Care Health: Mildly Interesting After Pullback

From ancient practice to global movement: yoga's enduring journey

Indian yoga expert and teacher Varun Veer said that its Western form is often reduced to the physical dimension, but the millennia-old practice is also mental and spiritual.

How to Do the Trap Bar Deadlift to Transform Your Workouts

This variation gives you some key differences from the standard exercise that can pay off for your gains.

The shoreline that holds: October 7 post-trauma therapists embark on a healing retreat

For years, many of these therapists have sat with survivors, bereaved parents, evacuated families, children who lost their sense of safety, and communities trying to return to life.

New Medicaid Work Requirements May Strip Farmworkers of Health Insurance

The rule presents one more barrier for those seeking care in an industry associated with long-term health impacts.

India Promotes Yoga As Solution To Ageing And Modern Stress

India urges Nigerians to embrace yoga for healthier ageing, stress management and improved physical and mental well-being.

Woman whose arm partially amputated after being injured in fall loses £1m compensation claim against NI hospitals

Victim of fall developed rare condition known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome but judge says link to initial treatment not established

Oxford Researchers Built a Calculator That Could Persuade Millions to Try Statins

Oxford researchers analysed 5.6 million patient records to build STRATIFY-StatinMD, showing more than 98 of statin-eligible patients face minimal serious muscle disorder risk. The finding confronts a treatment gap: over 60 of eligible adults in England are not currently taking the drugs.

Will the end of TPS for Haitians mean a caregiving crisis in US?

Immigrants with temporary protection more likely to work in healthcare, representing 15 percent of noncitizen workers.

Disability benefits 'not fit for purpose' and assessments 'dehumanising'

Disability benefits 'not fit for purpose' and assessments 'dehumanising'

Kerr County flood victims demand more action from elected officials

A year into recovery efforts in west Kerr County, many families are still waiting for permanent housing, rent help and access to resources, according to Hill Country organizations working with survivors.

Homeless charities raise concerns over housing bill

Further concerns have been raised by charities working with homeless people over the Housing and Tenancies Bill.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘A rude train driver left us stranded in 35C heat and ruined our holiday – is this how Spain treats its tourists?’

FOUR pensioners from the UK and France were left stranded in 35C heat after a tourist train driver with a ‘disgusting attitude’ refused to let them board a journey they

You Gotta Get Up to Get Your Cancer Risk Down, New Study Finds

New research suggests prolonged periods of sedentary behavior are uniquely harmful to our health.

The Warrior’s Path: Exploring the Intersection of Yoga and the Martial Spirit

Yoga, an ancient practice that originated in India over 5000 years ago, intertwines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, promoting health and spiritual growth. Among the myriad of poses, or asanas, in yoga, many carry names rooted in Hindu mythology, nature, and human anatomy. Surprisingly, a significant number of these poses also echo the warrior []