Tension headaches are painful and debilitating, with far too many of us frequently having them. These exercises can help bring relief for hurting heads. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
June 23, 2025

Good Morning!

Today, we'll discuss six shoulder and neck exercises that can ease tension headaches, and reveal invisible threats to the brain—how common foods may speed up dementia.

Let's dive in.

Chrisy Trudeau
Chrisy Trudeau
Managing Editor
6 Shoulder and Neck Exercises to Help Tension Headaches
6 Shoulder and Neck Exercises to Help Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are painful and debilitating, with far too many of us frequently having them. These exercises can help bring relief for hurting heads.
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Invisible Threats to the Brain: How Common Foods May Accelerate Dementia
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In this article, we explore how these hidden dangers are entering our bodies and what steps we can take to reduce the risks.
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WORDS OF WISDOM

No matter how you choose in life, there will always be regrets. True strength is about quietly mending your heart in solitude and waking up the next day with renewed confidence.
– Kazuo Inamori –
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Healthy Living

 
 
Workout of the Day

 
 
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<i>Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly
Occupational Therapist
Front Fold
This standing exercise focuses on your back muscles—particularly in your lower back. It’s easy and safe and can be adjusted to your fitness level.

Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 2: Keep your back straight, then bend at the hips and reach down as far as you can toward the floor. Touch the floor if you can; otherwise, try a modified version using a box or step.

Take approximately two seconds to move into position. Bending your knees slightly is acceptable but too much can sacrifice the benefits to your back muscles.

Step 3: Return to the starting position. Be sure to keep your back straight the entire time, and take two seconds to stand. This counts as one repetition.

Step 4: Try to do three sets of 12 repetitions, making modifications as needed.

To upgrade this activity, you can hold weights in each hand or hold a single weight with both hands to increase resistance.
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