Health & Fitness

Bothered by cellulite? You’re not alone. There are new way doctors are treating it.  At age 47, Jamie loves to exercise, running during the summer and going to the gym

Now, more than three years from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impacts can be seen more clearly.  For example, the rise in the number of cardiovascular disease deaths

By Anna Ryan  For the Signal  While you may be clued up on the necessary exercises to meeting your fitness goals, it’s not always so simple. Your diet is crucial

The human body needs salt to survive. Sodium chloride is required in a nominal amount to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain a proper balance of water

If you’re one of the 45 million Americans who wear contact lenses, you know what a great choice they can be, whether you play sports, want to avoid the nuisance

The lungs are the centerpiece of your respiratory system. When you inhale, air enters your lungs and oxygen from that air moves to your blood. At the same time, carbon

Life is busy for everyone in different ways. Whether your days are filled with studying, parenting, climbing the career ladder or simply living your best life, days can get long

By Phillipa Collins  Productivity and mental health are closely linked. With depression, anxiety and burnout being the most common manifestations of poor mental health,  here is a list of five

By Ryan Nicklin  Sleep is your body’s natural way of healing itself. Good quality sleep prepares you for a productive day ahead. You need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to

By Bryony Benfield  New study reveals the most Googled fitness classes in each state, with Yoga taking the top spot as the most popular fitness class in the country.   The

By Terry Kanakri   For a long time, health experts have espoused the health benefits of regular exercise, and how being physically active significantly lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease.  Now,

A new year is just around the corner, so it’s time to brainstorm resolutions and goals for 2023. If you’ve made resolutions in the past and haven’t stuck to them,

By Terry Kanakri   As we welcome the year 2023, many of us will make a common and popular New Year’s resolution to shed some pounds and become more fit to

When did you last have your vision checked? As we age, we become more likely to develop cataracts or other vision issues. While many doctor appointments are top of mind,

By Oakley Lowe  For The Signal   We examined which health professionals are the most in demand in each of the 50 US states, by analyzing Google search data.  They considered 92

Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, about 75% don’t have it under control,