Photo: monkey business images (Shutterstock) I’m sure you’ve heard it everywhere :Cconsult a physician before beginning any exercise program. This is the standard disclaimer on fitness advice of any kind, which most of us probably ignore. But they should you? Not necessarily, it turns out. Why are you supposed to see a doctor before working … Read more
Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto (fake images) TThe American Psychiatric Association last week officially presented a new diagnosable mental health condition: prolonged grief disorder. The news, while welcomed by some doctors and researchers, has also been controversial.. At the center of the debate it is the long-standing question of how to define suffering, as well as how … Read more
Photo: tpawat (Shutterstock) Returning to exercise after any physical setback is hard. You trust yourself to listen to your body, but it’s also tempting to go back outside before you’ve fully recovered. However, getting back into your exercise routine too soon can cause more harm than good:Y This is especially true when it comes to … Read more