Got back pain? It may have to do with the way your sleeping. If you’re a stomach sleeper, like the woman in the picture, it’s not wonder your back hurts. This is one of the worst ways to sleep. Today’s article explains how you can alleviate some back pain from the way you sleep. Here’s what they said, “Somewhat of a vicious cycle exists between back pain and sleep problems, but it’s not well understood. “There is not a lot of science behind sleep as a major cause of back pain,” says Santhosh Thomas, DO, a spine specialist with the Cleveland Clinic and associate medical director of the Richard E. Jacobs Medical Center in Avon, Ohio.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Do you remember when you were a kid and your mom used to make you eat brussel sprouts and you HATED brussel sprouts but now, they’re not so bad? How does that happen? Today’s article discusses how this happens with foods like chili and how over time we just kind of learn to like it. Here’s what they had to say, “Why do some of us like to slather hot sauce or sprinkle chili powder onto our food, while others can’t stand burning sensations in our mouth? It probably has to do with how much we’ve been socially pressured or taught to eat chili, according to Paul Rozin, a cultural psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania who has studied attitudes toward food for decades.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Quitting your favorite, not quite as healthy foods, cold turkey is way harder than it seems and many people with New Year’s resolutions are finding that out pretty quickly. But some believe the trick is to transition slowly. Maybe, instead of completely giving up soda, start by cutting back the amount you drink in a week or day. Perhaps soda isn’t an issue for you but takeout food is, today’s article gives great alternatives to your takeout favorites without giving up too much. Here’s what they had to say, “Pizza – Slice of Cheese Pizza Eat This: Order thin crust instead of regular crust. Save: 60 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates for every slice! Overlooked Healthy Option When Ordering Pizza: Ham is one of the best pizza toppings on the menu. It’s lean and loaded with protein.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Still looking for more ways to be healthy this year? Today’s article has eight tips to make sure the first month of the year is a healthy one. Who would have thought that an odorless, tasteless, clear liquid would have such a positive impact on your body, I’m talking of course about water, which is the main ingredient to one of the tips, “Drink Water
“Sip 1 1/2 to 2 liters of water per day,” says Marissa Lippert, a registered dietician and founder of Nourish. The result? More energy, better brain function, and a faster metabolism. To make it easy, tote a reusable water bottle that you can fill up at water fountains at work and on the go.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

That familiar pain can creep up at any time. While you’re sitting at your desk, driving in your car or watching tv. Getting rid of pains in the neck can seem impossible and better left to professionals but today’s article provides three ways you can kick your achyness to the curb. Here’s one, “Neck self-massage If it’s hard to turn your head to the side, like when you’re backing your car out of the driveway, this DIY rubdown will be your savior. It targets the muscle that connects your neck and upper back, the trapezius. You can also use this technique when your neck feels stiff after a bad night’s sleep” To read more, CLICK HERE.

It’s a new year and maybe a new you? Many people like to make health-conscious resolutions for the start of the year so today’s article gathered the top health tips from doctors. Here’s one of them, “Get probiotic benefits from the food you eat Dr. Serrin Gantt, a gastroenterologist in Rockville, says skip the pills and rev up your diet instead to improve your gut health. She says regular plain yogurt with active culture is a great alternative to probiotic supplements. Another options is to focus more on high fiber foods that stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the colon.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Wanting to eat more fruit in the new year? Today’s article features 20 fruits listed from best for you to not as great for you because of the sugar content, however, this is what they had to say about the sugar in fruit, “Remember, fruit is healthy and delicious. Keep enjoying it! Just because a fruit is more sugary than you’d expect doesn’t mean it’s comparable to eating candy. Fruits are filled with a variety of vitamins and nutrients that make them much healthier than candy. Plus, diets filled with fruits provide countless health benefits, while candy on the other hand…not so much.” To check out the list, CLICK HERE.

Today’s article discusses men’s health and eight exams you can do yourself. Here’s one that requires a measuring tape to measure your belly fat. “”Measuring the fat around your belly could be the most important self-exam for most men,” says Dr. Campbell. “More than other fat, belly fat produces hormones that increase men’s risk for heart disease and diabetes.” To do this self-check, simply wrap a tape measure around your waist at the level of your belly button. If you measure more than 37 inches, you’re at risk for potentially serious health problems.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

If you’re looking to start 2015 on your best and most healthy foot, you may want to check out today’s article. It features seven foods you’ll want to toss forever. Here’s what they had to say about why you should dump your canned vegetables, “But while fresh vegetables may be critical in lowering your blood pressure, canned vegetables can raise it significantly. And it’s not just because canned goods have added salt. Many food cans are lined with BPA, a plastic-based chemical that was originally invented as a form of estrogen therapy; the chemical leaches into foods, including canned vegetables.” To read more, CLICK HERE.