Pain management at home is crucial for those dealing with chronic conditions, recovering from injuries, or experiencing occasional discomfort. Simple, practical tools can provide relief without requiring a trip to the doctor’s office. Here are some essential tools that can help manage pain at home.
Pursuing health goals is a journey that requires dedication, perseverance, and, sometimes, a little help from others. One of the most effective strategies for achieving these goals is having an accountability partner. This relationship can provide the support, motivation, and structure needed to stay on track. Enhanced Motivation and Commitment An accountability partner helps increase motivation and commitment. When you share your ...
June is Brain Health Awareness Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining brain health across the lifespan. Falls are a significant health concern for people of all ages, leading to injuries, loss of independence, and even death. While the risk increases with age, falls can occur at any stage of life. By ...
In recent years, health coaching has become more popular. Health Coaching gives people a chance to help others lead better lives. A health coaching certification can lead to many different careers. It lets professionals work in many places, like hospitals and private practices. This guide explores career paths for people with a health and well-being coaching certification.
Did you know that weight resistance exercises can work wonders for your health? They can do more than build muscle they can support your emotional health. Including weight resistance training in your fitness routine can bring about significant improvements in both your physical and mental well-being.
Serena Jain, from Princeton, NJ, was first introduced to yoga and meditation as a young child. But it wasn't until 2020 that Serena embarked on a transformational path to bring integrative health and well-being coaching to corporate leaders, women's groups, and individuals seeking to become more present in their lives. Serena shared her experience completing the Duke Health & Well-Being ...
As the world continues to evolve and health becomes an increasingly important aspect of our lives, there has never been a better time to become a health coach. With the rise of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, people are seeking guidance on how to lead healthier lifestyles. As a result, health coaches have emerged as an ...
By Duke Health & Well-Being Programs Team How many of us have had the experience of eating an entire bag of chips or a pint of ice cream without even realizing it? When this happens, most (if not all) of us notice and appreciate the full taste of our first few bites but can hardly remember the rest. Mindless eating can ...
By Carol Krucoff, C-IAYT, E-RYT
Teaching yoga to seniors is often erroneously considered an entry-level job for a yoga instructor, since older adults aren’t likely to attempt complicated, “advanced” postures. Unfortunately, this ill-informed attitude puts the most vulnerable students with the least-trained instructors who may unknowingly put their students at risk.
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