Thursday, January 14, 2016

Back Pain? Forget the Gizmos, This Old School Remedy Is Best

You'd be a very unusual person if you'd never suffered from back pain. The market knows this, and has designed everything from ergonomic chairs to back belts and shoe insoles to help alleviate the pain. But a new Australian analysis of 21 studies and 30,000 participants has a pretty simple answer: the best way to banish back pain is exercise, period. With the conclusion that exercise is better than any chair or wearable tech, you've got something to smile about. After all, most of the following exercises are totally free!

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Back Pain? Forget the Gizmos, This Old School Remedy Is Best

You’d be a very unusual person if you’d never suffered from back pain.

The market knows this, and has designed everything from ergonomic chairs to back belts and shoe insoles to help alleviate the pain. 

But a new Australian analysis of 21 studies and 30,000 participants has a pretty simple answer: the best way to banish back pain is exercise, period. 

With the conclusion that exercise is better than any chair or wearable tech, you’ve got something to smile about. After all, most of the following exercises are totally free!

Nicholas English
Content Manager of About.com Health
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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Sorry, Vegans – This Is Better for Muscle Growth

Whey, soy, egg, rice, pea… stores are lined from floor to ceiling with different protein brands, varieties and blends, but a recent study from the American Society of Nutrition may have a final answer on which is best for your muscles.

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Sorry, Vegans – This Is Better for Muscle Growth

Whey, soy, egg, rice, pea…  stores are lined from floor to ceiling with different protein brands, varieties and blends, but a recent study from the American Society of Nutrition may have a final answer on which is best for your muscles. 

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