Why how you sit matters Most of us know that sitting for hours each day isn't ideal. But there is another part of the story we often overlook. It isn't only how long you sit. How you sit matters too. Many of us spend six, eight or even ten hours a day sitting. We sit at work, in the car, while eating, watching television and scrolling through our phones. Yet we rarely think of sitting as something our body has to do well. Sitting is a physical skill We tend to think of sitt

Spring arrives, the pollen count rises, and suddenly you’re sneezing, rubbing your eyes and reaching for the tissues. Hay fever is usually blamed on what’s happening outside. But researchers are also investigating whether the bacteria living inside your gut could influence how your immune system responds to allergens. The science is promising, although the gut microbiome is not a proven cure for hay fever. Your Gut and Immune System Are Connected Your gut contains trillions o

Most of us think about our spine when something hurts. Back pain. Neck pain. Headaches. A stiff lower back. But pain is only one part of the story. A healthy spine should move well, support your body, help you balance, coordinate movement and respond to the demands you place on it. These five qualities form the basis of our Strong Spine approach. As we get older, the question becomes less about whether your spine hurts today and more about how well it is functioning. Here are