But It Doesn't Have to Be That Way
Chronic pain is pain that stays around, rather than going away after a short time (with or without treatment). Chronic pain is pain that lasts 3-6 months or longer ... sometimes much longer. In fact, many people end up trying to "live" with their pain. The problem with chronic pain, besides the pain itself, is that it can do real damage to your quality...
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Another year winding down means another string of holidays to test our health will. The last two months of the year bring seemingly endless trips to visit relatives, malls and other hectic locales far from the comfort of your regular exercise and fitness routine. That's danger with a capital D when it comes to staying on track.
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Antibiotic overuse is well-documented, particularly for viral conditions; medical doctors still seem to prescribe them for non-bacterial infections (which are the only type of infection antibiotics can treat). During pregnancy and a baby's first year, antibiotic use is particularly ill-advised unless absolutely necessary. Why? One reason is that it...
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The painful reality is a considerable percentage of the population doesn't get enough sleep and/or doesn't sleep well. The reasons are varied and include everything from stress to technology; distracting sleep environment to "too many reasons to stay up"; and more. What's often overlooked / underappreciated in the sleep wellness conversation is how...
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Taking care of your health can seem complicated sometimes, but it's really not. Pursue healthy habits, and you'll increase your risk of enjoying a longer, more productive life. Pursue unhealthy habits, and well – your number could be up sooner than you want it to be.
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Could twice a week be all it takes? We're talking about exercise, specifically resistance exercise, and its ability to help seniors suffering from age-related mild cognitive decline. A review study in Neurology revealed twice-weekly resistance training for 26 weeks proved more effective than aerobic exercise in terms of improving "executive functioning"...
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