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Back pain affects 80% of people and can hinder activities like hiking. Learn how to avoid it with core exercises, proper posture and the right equipment.

Did you know that water makes up approximately 60% of your body weight? Your body depends on it for survival as every cell, tissue and organ needs it to properly function. But are you really getting enough? Are there ways to make hydrating more fun? 

Before we dive into how to hydrate, you should understand why it's important. Hydration is key in helping your body:

• Excrete waste through urination, perspiration and bowel movements
• Control temperature
• Lubricate joints
• Carry nutrients and oxygen to your cells
• Aid in digestion
• Maintain normal blood pressure
• Stabilize heartbeat
• Maintain electrolyte balance
• P

Learn about the uses, risks and side effects of CBD to make informed choices. More research is needed to determine the safety of CBD products.

Early mammograms can find breast cancer before symptoms appear, improving survival rates. Learn when to start and what to expect from your screening.

Summer is upon us, and we've provided a list of 50 fun things to do this summer to help you stay fit or give a boost to your mental well-being. Oh yeah ... Did we mention that most of them are free? Looking for something to do solo? Need ideas on what to do with kids or your partner that won't break the bank? Read on.

 

1. Ride or walk a rail trail/bike trail (traillink.com).
2. Play disc golf.
3. Hike Wachusett Mountain.
4. Enjoy a lakeside picnic.
5. Go to the beach after 5 pm for a mini photoshoot.
6. Start a water balloon fight.
7. Gather for a neighborhood whiffle ball game.
8. Try science experiments at home.
9. People

Are you at risk for osteoporosis, a disease that causes thinning of bones? Over time, this weakens the bones and can make them more likely to break. It can affect any bone, but the hip, spine, and wrist are most often involved. It's often called a "silent disease" because people can't feel their bones getting weaker. 

You walk on your feet every day, forcing them to support the weight of your body. Repeated stress on your feet can cause damage over time. The right shoes can help keep your feet healthy. The wrong shoes can cause foot problems.

As our primary tools for getting things done, our hands — and our fingernails, by extension — take a lot of abuse. If we don't take care of them, it shows; but there is more to healthy nails than meets the eye.

You have choices when it comes to your colorectal cancer screening. Doctors now recommend colon screening for those of us over the age of 45. If you're younger than 45 and experiencing any of these common symptoms of colon cancer (e.g., change in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, seeing blood in your stool), talk with your doctor about scheduling a screening. 

Need another reason to get screened? If colorectal cancer is found before it has the chance to spread, the five-year relative survival rate is about 90%, according to the American Cancer Society. Therefore, if