How to get your heart rate up

Exercise is an important part of disease prevention – and that includes cancer prevention. But not all exercise is created equal. It’s essential that you do some exercise that makes your heart beat faster than it does when you’re resting. Getting your heart to beat faster trains your body to move oxygen and blood to […]

How to avoid injury when starting a new exercise routine

You’ve dusted off your dumbbells, washed out your water bottle, and retrieved your sneakers from the back of the closet. But it’s important to begin the practice safely if you haven’t exercised regularly — or you’ve never really done so at all.  To minimize your risk of injury, here are a few things to keep […]

How to clean your ears safely: Tips to avoid harm

Cleaning your ears may sound simple. But you might be wondering about the best way to clean your ears, how often you should do it and which products are safe – or unsafe – to use. Here, I’ll address these questions and share more about proper ear cleaning. Ears are self-cleaning organs Yes, you read […]