Soft furniture and poor posture are the cause of back disorders for about 100 million people, a significant portion of the US population. In many cases, by using the correct type of furniture and performing two minutes a day of simple exercises, you can help eliminate many nagging back problems.

Modern furniture is simply too soft, low backed, and encourages poor posture habits. (more…)

If you are over the age of 65, have osteoporosis, or other health issues related to poor bone health, then you should know how to prevent hip fractures. Too many people do not seriously think they will ever suffer a broken hip. Human nature dictates that it will happen to the other guy. But, waiting until the ambulance pulls up to your home, to take you to the hospital, can be a fatal mistake. (more…)