Don't Neglect Your Pillows for a Deep Spring-Cleaning

Spring has arrived, and its time to shake off the winter and embrace your inner neat freak. Spring-cleaning is the annual time to freshen up your yard, make your kitchen gleam, and vacuum up all th...

How to Handle a Medical Bill You Can’t Afford

Healthcare costs can quickly spiral out of control for people who had the simple misfortune of being sick or injured. If you can’t afford a large medical bill, you may be worried about the conseque...

Four Housework Tips for People With Back Pain

Consistent or recurring back pain can make even the most simple, mundane household chores a hassle. Cleaning activities that include lifting, bending or crouching can cause pain flare-ups or injury...

Five Ways to Wake Up Without Caffeine

When Americans need to wake up, they overwhelmingly turn to caffeine. Around 83% of U.S. adults drink caffeine, and for many of us there’s no better pick-me-up. But if caffeine’s not your thing - o...

How to Travel for the Holidays with Arthritis

Millions of Americans travel for the holidays every year, using every combination of transportation available to get to their friends and family. The Automobile Association of America is estimating...

Five Things to Avoid Before Bedtime

By: Brian ActonGetting a restful, rejuvenating sleep requires more than a reasonable bedtime. It can be just as important to properly set yourself up for a good night’s sleep. Our activities leadin...

How to Take a Staycation the Right Way

By: Brian ActonTaking time off from work to spend at home – commonly known as the “staycation” – can be an effective way to unwind without the stress, hassle, or expense of travel. But without a fo...

Back Pain During or After Spin Class? Here are Some Tips to Avoid it

Spin classes have become a very popular phenomenon in the American fitness. The group atmosphere, bumping music and encouragement from trainers are all reasons for the success of spinning in recent...

How to Extend the Life Expectancy of Your Mattress

Conventional wisdom suggests that you should replace your mattress every 7 to 10 years. If you can afford it, that’s a suggestion we won’t argue with. But frequently mattresses need to extend beyon...

Tips for Giving an Amateur Back Massage to Your Partner

There is a reason that people go to professional masseuses and massage therapists to work out their knots and stress points. Learning how to give a professional massage can take extensive training ...