Friday, July 27, 2012

Friday Facts: A Look At The Week's Top Stories In Health & Wellness

Posted on: July 27, 2012
By: StacyAtZeel

Get psyched for the London 2012 Summer Olympics with this video of the majestically modern city on the Thames. London is the first to host three Olympic games. (YouTube)

USA, USA! Lots of luck to Claressa ?T-Rex? Shields, the youngest competitor in the newest Olympic event of women?s boxing. (NPR)

Not all yoga is created equal! While some poses may be perfect for lower back pain, others may be less than ideal. Learn which to try, and which to avoid. (Boston.com)

Pills and prescriptions aren?t the only solutions to common health conditions. Like osteoarthritis, for example. While massage is a viable means of pain management, an herb known as white willow bark may be another practical, pill-free option. (About.com)

It?s okay to be a night owl; just not one who sits up on the computer or in front of the TV. Unplug your iThings, people! Too much PM light may result in depression, says a new study. (The New York Times)

From spinal manipulation to acupuncture and more, CAM (that?s complimentary and alternative medicine, in everyday speak) is on the rise in recent years. Learn about which methods and techniques are giving conventional Western medicine a run for its money. (National Institutes of Health)

Staying fit may not require hours and hours at the gym after all. New research suggests that smaller spurts of physical activity may be just as ? if not more ? beneficial for your health. (The New York Times)

Posted in: Fitness & Personal Training, Healing & Relaxation, Pain Management & Relief, The Daily Zeel

Tags: acupuncture, alternative therapies, chiropractic, complementary and alternative medicine, complementary therapies, depression, exercise, fitness, health and wellness, pain management

Source: http://www.zeel.com/g/friday-facts-a-look-at-the-week%E2%80%99s-top-stories-in-health-wellness-2/2012/07/27

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