What Makes Human Hands So Special
“What can be more curious than that the hand of a man, formed for grasping, that of a mole for digging, the leg of the horse, the paddle of the porpoise, and the wing of the bat, should all be…
Don’t Let Knee Pain Slow You Down
Let’s face it. Knee pain stinks. It can put a damper on almost everything and straight up ruin your day if you suffer from knee pain. We use our knees for pretty much everything—standing, walking, running, jumping and turning. If…
What Being Left-Handed Says About You
Are you a lefty? A southpaw? If so you’re in luck—this blog post is just for you! Left-handers make up 10 percent of the population. There is science that proves that left-handed people use their brain differently and have some predominant personality…
5 Fingernail Problems Not to Ignore
Did you know that your fingernails can give you some seriously solid clues to your overall health? Turns out that having healthy, strong fingernails are not just great news for your manicure. Fingernail problems could indicate some big health problems…
4 Strategies to Combat Muscle Cramping
Chances are you have had one at some point in your life and they definitely cramp your style. What is it? Muscle cramping. No one is safe from the dreaded muscle cramp! Cramps can affect your hamstrings, calf muscles, arms,…
Avoid Common Running Injuries While Prepping For Your 5K
The amount of running injuries that occur every year is staggering. There are some studies that put that number at an alarming 74%. That percentage is even higher than professional football! If you’re prepping for an upcoming 5k and want to avoid…
How to Heal a Sprained Wrist—STAT!
A sprained wrist is an extremely common injury among athletes and non-athletes alike. It can definitely throw a huge wrench in your plans and leave you waiting on the sidelines. In order to heal a sprained wrist, follow these tips…
Swollen Hands? What Could be Happening
Have you ever looked down at your hands to see that your hands are a bit puffy, your fingers are like little sausages or your ring is pressing hard into your skin? Swollen hands can be caused by a number…
Human Hands are more Primitive than Chimpanzees
Human hands are a marvel of dexterity. Human hands can build amazing structures, play the keys of a piano, and paint works of art that stand the test of time. Scientists have assumed that our hands evolved their uniqueness over…
4 Tips to Taming a Tension Headache
If you’re reading this, you probably have had a headache at least once in your life. A lot of times they get brushed aside as a common complaint where others expect you to ‘quit your whining and start working’. However,…