ICE vs HEAT There is a lot of confusion here and even between healthcare providers. Ice for acute pain/inflammation-based problems for 20 minutes max every two hours max while protecting the skin from burns. Heat is for more chronic, tight, stiff and maybe arthritic areas. When in doubt with joint […]
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Physical activity, from housework and gardening to a structured exercise routine, is widely recognized as the most important behavior for both promoting longevity and lowering the risk for cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, several forms of cancer, and other chronic diseases. In fact, the World Health Organization lists low cardio-respiratory […]