Author Archives: Kyle Thompson

Which is more important for weight loss: sleep or exercise?

We often think of weight loss as a simple equation: calories burned (exercise) must exceed calories consumed (diet). But there are actually a number of other factors that can contribute to weight loss or weight gain, including existing health problems, how much sleep you get, whether or not you smoke and your stress level, just to name a few.

Cryotherapy: Freezing treatments for pain, aging, skin conditions and cancer

It sounds like something out of a science-fiction novel, but many people are turning to cryotherapy to alleviate chronic pain, slow aging and even treat some cancers.

Sprained ankle? It may be more serious than you think

Sprained ankles are among the most common injuries—an estimated 25,000 Americans suffer a sprained ankle every day, and sprained ankles account for nearly half of all sports-related injuries. Because they are so common, a sprained ankle isn’t considered very serious. But is there more to a sprained ankle than we might think?

Control your high blood pressure with exercise

High blood pressure affects nearly 70 million adults, and only about half of those people are able to keep their high blood pressure under control. High blood pressure can lead to more serious cardiovascular complications, stroke and even death.

Bodyweight training: Workouts you can do anywhere

It doesn’t take a gym membership to get fit or even to build muscle mass. Bodyweight training—exercises that require no equipment other than your own body—is an efficient way to boost cardiovascular fitness, burn fat and build muscle.

The brain-boosting benefits of weight training

Regular exercise can help fend off heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even some cancers, but did you know that it can also benefit your brain?

Best exercises to improve joint pain

Do you often experience throbbing, aching joints? Do you have osteoarthritis or another condition that causes chronic pain in your joints? Old injuries, poor posture, aging and inactivity can all contribute to pain in your joints and low back.

Is sitting too much impacting your health?

Believe it or not, sitting too much at work and at home can have a major impact on your health. And surprisingly, trying to make up time spent sitting with extra exercise does little to reverse the negative effects of sitting.

6 essential post-workout stretches

At the end of a workout, the last thing most of us want to do is spend extra time stretching and cooling down. However, dedicating some time to post-workout stretches can relieve tightness, help your muscles return to a neutral position, reduce soreness and even help prevent injury.

7 ways to prevent sickness this holiday season

The holiday travel season is in full swing, and as always, holiday travels coincide with the peak of flu season. The holidays should be a time of gratefulness, laughter and spending time with those you love. Don’t let catching a bug steal your fun.