Many athletes want to know what the best supplements are for them to take. There are many options, depending on the sport the athlete is involved in, as well as their individual biochemical makeup.

Gout is a common arthritis caused by an increased concentration of uric acid in bodily fluids. This article discusses both conventional and natural treatments for this painful ailment.

Exercising in the water is a wonderful way to workout. Water is a fascinating medium for strength training, cardiovascular workouts, balance training, sport-specific exercise, and rehabilitative exercise.

Nausea, pain, fatigue…these are just a few of the results of undergoing chemotherapy. Those symptoms make it difficult to want to exercise, even if it is good for the patient. Also, when the treatment is over, patients usually do not know what, if any, exercise they should be doing. This article highlights some of the recent research regarding exercise, chemotherapy, and cancer.

Contrary to popular belief, many people with foot problems do not have any pain in their feet. Instead, the area of pain is transferred up the body, to the knees, hips, lower back, or even neck. This article describes common foot problems that may lead to back pain, as well as offering advice on choosing proper footwear and orthotics.

Breastfeeding your baby is one of the best things a mother can do for both the baby's health, and her own. This article discusses the advantages of breastfeeding for both the mother and child.

Approximately twenty-five percent of children and teenagers in the United States are obese. In spite of the significant adverse effects that obesity can have on health, many parents find dealing with obesity in childhood difficult and figure it can be dealt with later. This article gives parents advice and tips on helping their children lose weight and stay healthy.

Competitive swimmers train an average of ten to twenty thousand yards per day. At eight to ten arm cycles per twenty-five yards, this leads to nearly one million shoulder rotations per week. It’s no wonder studies have shown the lifetime incidence of shoulder injury in competitive swimmers is over 70%. This article discusses the most common of these injuries, swimmer's shoulder

I can’t find the time. It costs too much. I don’t know what to do. I’m just too tired. There are a multitude of different excuses not to exercise. So, how do you find the motivation to do what you know is good for you? This article contains tips to help you get off the couch and on your way to fitness.

What do General Norman Schwarzkopf and famous financier Michael Milken have in common? They have both suffered from prostate cancer. Now, these two men have teamed up to educate the public about prostate disease. This article addresses some of the most efficacious natural options for keeping your prostate healthy and decreasing your risk for prostatic disease.