Editor's note: The author would like to thank Jesse Douglas and Amanda Krumrie for their contribution to this article.

There are many different reasons someone could get a headache. But before anyone can be treated for a headache, the nature of that headache must be known. For example, stress can contribute to a headache if your reaction to stress is to tighten the muscles that support your head position. We commonly refer to these as tension headaches, but there are many other reasons you may have a headache. So how do you know you are pursuing the best treatment for your headaches?

Hardly anyone is better acquainted with bad posture than office workers. With long hours sitting at a desk, and ergonomics that are usually less than ideal, it is easy for any office worker to end their day with back pain and tired eyes. It is said that sitting is the new smoking, and that is partially true - sitting for longer periods of time during your day can cause tension in your upper back and shoulders. It can also make you more prone to health problems. But when you have to be at your desk for eight hours of the day, what can you do to help improve your posture?

In any sport, there is a drive for constant improvement. The most successful athletes are the ones whose drive for improvement never fades. There is a constant hunger to be faster and prevent injury for runners, especially. But when you want to adjust your training to promote better running mechanics, where should you start? What should you focus on?

A joint replacement surgery is a major procedure, and your body needs ample time after to recover. After surgery, your next step is to ensure you are doing the best things for your body so that you can return to the activities you love as soon as possible. But how do you know you are doing the right things? What can you do to help yourself recover in a timely manner?

There are many things you can do during pregnancy to help yourself and your baby stay happy and healthy. Eating nutritious foods, getting a healthy amount of sleep, and avoiding large amounts of caffeine and alcohol can all help your body support the baby and give them the nutrients they need. Many women wish to improve or maintain their personal fitness during pregnancy, but there has been some debate about whether it is safe for the baby. So what exercise can you do?

We all fell when we were kids. Running on the playground, riding a scooter or bike, or even just walking across a flat surface, every kid has a fall where they scrape a knee or elbow and sometimes are a little sore afterward. When I had scrapes as a kid, my mom would sometimes give me an ice pack to hold onto the area so it wouldn’t be so sore. However, not every incident or ailment is that simple. Usually, ice or heat can help anything feel better, but not if you choose the wrong one. So when should you select ice, and when should you choose heat?

Whenever you start something new, it can be helpful to have a guide to show you the ropes. For example, when first-year college students are initiated into a sorority or fraternity, each student gets a big brother or sister to provide advice and companionship as they start college. Similarly, when you begin a Pilates class, your instructor can act as a guide as you learn the practice. But what qualities should you look for in an instructor? How do you know that the one you have chosen is the right one for you?

Investing in yourself is one of the best financial decisions you can make, but you can become overwhelmed with your options when you want to start a new fitness program. You may be surprised to learn how expensive gym memberships and exercise classes can be and wonder whether they are worth the money.

Starting any new fitness practice can be intimidating, especially when you may be new to fitness in general. It can certainly be intimidating to walk into a Pilates studio for the first time and see so many props and other kinds of equipment, like reformers. You may wonder what you have gotten yourself into and reconsider taking the class in the first place. However, before you go back to the treadmill, maybe give a Pilates class a try.