To Your Health Newsletter: For Low Back Pain, Don't Turn to Tylenol - April 28, 2015

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April 28, 2015 - Volume 9, Issue 9

Acetaminophen: A Poor Choice
for Relieving Your Low Back Pain

Acetaminophen is the most popular pain reliever in the U.S. with an estimated 27 billion annual doses as of 2009. With 100,000-plus hospital visits a year by users, it's also the most likely to be taken inappropriately. But safety issues aside, is acetaminophen even an effective pain reliever? Not for low back pain and pain attributable to knee / hip osteoarthritis, concludes a recent review of studies.

Escape the Ergonomic Danger Zone - Find the Right Position
It's Never Too Early - Your Kids Need Chiropractic, Too!
An Education in Exercise - Get the Most Out of Your Workout
Start With a Super Breakfast - Balance Blood Sugar All Day Long

Work Up a Sweat – Your Life May Depend on It

We all know it's healthier to exercise regularly than to sit around doing nothing, but research has been mixed as to whether the type of exercise is more important than exercise itself. A recent study hints at an important answer, suggesting more vigorous exercise reduces the risk of early death.

The Power of Planning

In our increasingly hectic world, a little planning can go a long way toward preserving your sanity. It's time to stress less, streamline more and get things done the easy way – all with the power of planning. Here are some simple planning tips to keep your day / week / month / year / life running smoothly.

Give Green Tea a Try: It's Good for the Brain

Publishing their results in the journal Nutrients, researchers have shown that drinking the equivalent of 2-4 cups of brewed green tea (or bottled tea) daily improves cognitive function / reduces the progression of cognitive dysfunction in elderly subjects. Learn more about green tea's brain benefits.

Rethinking Back Surgery

There's an 80 percent chance you'll suffer back pain during your lifetime, but that doesn't mean you need to rush under the knife, suggests a growing body of research.

Living Well – The Mediterranean Way

It's time to visit the Mediterranean in your own kitchen: following the Mediterranean diet is associated with a significant improvement in overall health.

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