When back pain, neck stiffness, joint aches, or muscle tension strike, many people instinctively reach for a pill bottle. Pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants are often viewed as the quickest solution. But for many forms of musculoskeletal pain, chiropractic care has become an increasingly utilized and recommended first choice...
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Aerobic exercise is a proven, recommended activity for improving heart (cardiovascular) health; that's why it's nicknamed "cardio." However, it's not the only form of exercise that can strengthen your heart and prevent heart-related illness. Resistance training is also important – and combining the two in equal amounts may be as effective as aerobic...
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If you have ever wondered why some people seem to maintain a healthier weight even without obsessing over calories, the answer may involve more than what is on the plate. New research suggests that when people eat could play an important role in body weight and overall metabolic health. A large study from Spain found that people who ate their first meal...
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Parents have long known that a calm, supportive childhood helps kids feel emotionally secure. Now, new research suggests those benefits may extend deep into the digestive system – and may even shape gut health well into adulthood. Scientists studying the connection between stress and digestion found that the experiences children have early in life can...
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Chronic pain is front and center these days now that the opioid crisis – the wrong way to manage pain – has been exposed and opportunities to prevent and treat pain instead of medication (a key example: chiropractic) jump into the spotlight. The reason for this increased emphasis isn't just because opioids have been proven often unnecessary and...
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You can't control your chronological age, but evidence supports the relationship between lifestyle behaviors and your epigenetic age – your age in terms of your health. That's why some 70-year-olds are healthier than 40-year-olds despite their dramatic chronological age differences.
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