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Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...
Functional fitness builds strength for everyday tasks like standing up, lifting, and reaching overhead. This can lower injury risk and improve quality of life. Strength training is functional in many ...
Sleep has two phases: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). It also has four stages that repeat in 4 to 6 cycles nightly. Each stage affects your body differently, from light ...