If you are dedicated to a fitness routine, it can be really frustrating when getting sick derails your healthy habits. So what should you do when you had planned to go for a workout but are not feeling so well? Some experts state that moderate exercise can actually improve the symptoms of a mild cold and will help you feel better quicker. However, if you are too sick to go to the gym you also risk wearing out your body when you really should be devoting your energy to recuperating, and this can make a simple sickness last much longer than it should. Also, gyms are communal environments with … [Read more...]
Did You Know Your Friends Can Make You Sick?
We all know how having a frustrating friend or negative roommate can be annoying, but did you know that it can actually be bad for your health? Bad Interactions Increase Inflammation A study from the University of California in Los Angeles has linked negative social interactions with increased inflammation, an immune system response to fighting infections. Inflammation itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it can lead to health problems further down the road. If the body suffers from chronic inflammation it can lead to several health issues including hypertension, coronary heart … [Read more...]