June 13, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Now that summer is in full swing, I keep having flashbacks to the tennis camps of my childhood summers. “It was SO much fun,” I’d tell my mom each day when I got home. But I do recall that a gnarly case of tennis elbow spoiled at least one summer vacation. Years later (and year-round, it seems), I deal with the working girl equivalent: desk elbow. The crook of the arm suffers so much from repeated forward swings because the swishing motion causes a repetitive stress to the elbow’s tendons, explains physical therapist Corrine Croce of New York City’s Body Evolved. In tennis, it’s the result of poor form and fatigue. In the office, it’s a sign that you may need to rethink how you’re sitting at your desk. The “how” is a back-to-basics lesson in checking on your posture. First, make sure your body’s forming an exact 90-degree angle from your shoulder to your fingertips. “The problem is when the wrists are not in line with the forearm and the fingers are not in line with the wrists,” says Croce. Our elbows sometimes dip below the plane of our desks. ad_intervals[‘399971_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘399971_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Make sure your elbows, forearms, and wrists are fully supported. You’ll need to take a sec to adjust your office chair to match that 90-degree angle you worked so hard to establish. All this maneuvering accomplishes one crucial task:
Month: June 2019
This Much Time In Nature Boosts Mental & Physical Health, Finds Study
June 13, 2019 at 02:30AM It’s actually a super attainable goal. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Bad Circulation? These 5 Yoga Poses Will Get Your Blood Pumping ASAP
June 13, 2019 at 02:06AM They’ll get your blood flowing in no time. Continue Reading… Author Claire Grieve | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This waste-free “moisturizing stone” turned me into a twice-a-day lotion user
June 13, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC A few weeks ago, a dermatologist filled me in on the fact that I was supposed to be moisturizing my body with lotion not once, but twice every single day. “Ha, fat chance,” I thought while politely smiling and nodding along. “That is just never going to happen.” In college, I had a friend who spent nearly a half an hour of her post-shower routine “applying her creams.” And I’m going to be honest: I never got it. What she considered to be the most luxurious part of her self-care routine to me seemed tedious, and honestly, just didn’t make a whole lot of sense. I’d always thought of putting on lotion as one of those things like flossing your teeth or brushing your hair—you’re supposed to do it regularly, but it’s so unappealing that I just… don’t. Not once, and most definitely not twice during a day. So when something called a “moisturizing stone” came across my desk, I honestly didn’t think very much of it. “Sure, I’ll try it,” I volunteered, before throwing it into my bag and forgetting about it for a better part of a week. When I finally did remember it existed (and that I was supposed to test it and write a story about it), I actually groaned out loud in annoyance at the prospect of having to use body lotion. For work. Being a beauty editor is weird, but I digress. ad_intervals[‘400261_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if
How To Turn Your Biggest Fears Into Opportunity
June 13, 2019 at 01:38AM Here’s how you can kick your fears and get started on your future. Continue Reading… Author Koya Webb | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Traveling This Summer? 5 Tips To Keep You Hydrated
June 13, 2019 at 01:02AM Drink up: These expert-approved tips make it effortless. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Making Your Own Oat Flour Makes It Way Healthier. Here’s Why (And How To Do It)
June 13, 2019 at 12:45AM It takes less than a minute and uses tools you already have in your kitchen. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How To Raise A Wild Child: Helping Kids View Nature As Their Playground
June 13, 2019 at 12:03AM It’s time to go on an adventure. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Noise pollution is everywhere—and it’s stressing you out
June 12, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Several months ago, I awoke at midnight to the grating sound of a jackhammer. The construction crew at a building across from my New York City apartment had received a special permit to work late into the night. As a result, my sleep and overall health suffered. And I’m not alone. Of the approximately 8.6 million people residing in the city that never sleeps (you know, because of jackhammers!), most suffer the ill effects of noise pollution on a regular basis—some without knowing it. Noise pollution is “regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms,” according to the Environmental Pollution Centers. In the U.S., more than 30 million workers are frequently exposed to hazardous noise pollution, defined by The World Health Organization (WHO) as exposure to sounds measuring at least 85 decibels for more than eight hours at a time.For reference, 85 dBs is equivalent to a kitchen blender or a hair dryer. ad_intervals[‘400686_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400686_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); On an average day, those who live in metropolitan areas are almost constantly exposed to external stressors at or above tolerable levels of intensity. Subway trains, construction, loud music, fireworks, and even washing machines create hazardous noise pollution. But according to the organization’s definition, one sounds off above all the rest: traffic. “As New York City residents, we don’t experience noise in an isolated condition. We’re often
Sleep experts reveal how your go-to snoozing position can impact your posture
June 12, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC How well you sleep impacts so much of your day—your mood, your appetite, even your complexion can all be affected by how many hours of zzzs you got the night before. Another daytime factor that can be affected by sleep: your posture. When I first heard that there was a link between your sleeping position and your posture, I immediately thought that it’d be just one more case for sleeping on your back (which, boo). But the answer isn’t as clear as, say, sleep this one way and you’ll stand up straighter when you’re awake. “If you have a healthy spine, you can sleep on the floor and be okay,” says Bradford Butler, DC, chiropractor, clinic director of Oakland Spine and Physical Therapy, and author of The Blueprint for Back Pain Relief. However…most of us aren’t in that camp. Because everyone’s predominantly sedentary or hunched over technology all day, Dr. Butler says stretching out in bed is tough on your very tight muscles. “Those tight muscles from a bad posture state are trying to stretch out, and we get into weird positions in order to get comfortable.” Well, that explains why my sleeping positions often look like they belong in a Picasso painting. ad_intervals[‘399927_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘399927_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); The reality is that there’s actually not one specific position you can sleep in that’s best for your posture. The main thing the pros have to say? Sleep