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How Does Spine Surgery Reduce Lower Back Pain?
By Staff Reporter | Jan 15, 2021 09:09 PM ESTA person's lumbar spine is a structure of interconnecting joints, nerves, bones, and muscles which all work together to flexibility, strength, and support the whole body. But, this complex structure is susceptible to pain and injury.
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4 Tips and Tricks for Relieving Back Pain
By Ernest Hamilton | Jan 13, 2021 01:54 PM ESTFed up of always being in pain because of your back? Then read on to find out some tips for relieving a bad back and preventing the issue from recurring.
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The Most Common Causes of Disability
By Ernest Hamilton | Jan 12, 2021 08:46 AM ESTWhat are some of the most common causes of short-term disability?
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10 Low-Impact Workouts to Try in 2021
By Staff Reporter | Jan 09, 2021 12:14 PM ESTThe most common New Year's resolutions are related to exercise. From losing weight to training for a marathon, many people are looking to get fit this year. However, not all workouts are created equal.
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Why More and More People Do Dry January
By Staff Reporter | Jan 05, 2021 09:47 AM ESTDry January means keeping yourself away from intoxicating liquor for those 31 days of the month. Being alcohol-free during the first month of the year has many advantages though the gravity of its effects varies depending on how much do you drink regularly.
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How Pets Have Helped During COVID-19 And How We Can Help Them Too
By Ernest Hamilton | Dec 11, 2020 02:38 PM ESTThe COVID-19 global health crisis has dominated 2020, claiming over 1.5 million lives according to the latest official figures and infecting tens of millions of people across the globe. It's brought industries to their knees, forced economies to close, fractured families, and delivered a lot of darkness to the year, but finally, with vaccines finally being developed and approved for use, hope is beginning to be restored.
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How to Recover from an Illness or Injury
By Ernest Hamilton | Dec 09, 2020 10:54 AM ESTThere are many things that can happen in our lives that severely impact our health and wellness.
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How does a Sudden Change in Weather Lead to Health Problems
By Staff Reporter | Nov 25, 2020 11:15 AM ESTWeather changes pose additional challenges to our immune system. Here are some health conditions that can be triggered by a sudden change in the weather.
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Does Medicaid Cover Pregnancy?
By Staff Reporter | Nov 10, 2020 10:58 AM ESTMedicaid, America's most prominent health insurance program, is a boon for pregnant women, as well as women who are trying to conceive a child. It covers a plethora of reproductive healthcare services, including family planning and pregnancy-related care (prenatal services, childbirth, and postpartum services and care) without cost-sharing. Medicaid law strictly prohibits the states from charging co-payments, deductibles, or other such service charges.
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What is the importance of basic life support?
By Staff Reporter | Nov 01, 2020 09:05 AM ESTBasic life support (hereinafter referred to as “BLS”) is a standard of medical care that is utilized in emergency situations such as life threatening conditions. This is when paramedics and other medical professionals take care of the victim in the most cautious, careful and effective manner.
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The real truth about building muscle mass
By Staff Reporter | Oct 03, 2020 07:16 PM EDTBuilding muscle is a hot topic. Huge numbers of guys base their self-esteem on the amount of muscle that they have, and for good reason. More muscle means more strength, more capability, and more power. These are all important things for what our society considers 'the ideal man.'
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The 4 Less Known Benefits of Having a Career in Disability Services
By Ernest Hamilton | Sep 25, 2020 10:23 PM EDTAt the end of the day, a career in disability services can be incredibly rewarding, as it enables you to offer joy, independence and fulfillment to the people who need it the most, as well as peace of mind to their family members. Not everyone is emotionally equipped for this incredibly beautiful and purposeful life path and once you start walking on it, your life will never be the same again.
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How to Reduce Inflammation
By Ernest Hamilton | Sep 14, 2020 09:04 PM EDTThere are two types of inflammation. There's acute inflammation, and then there's chronic inflammation.
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Meal Kit Companies Are Using the Food Picture Industry to Push Better Nutrition
By Ernest Hamilton | Sep 14, 2020 10:53 AM EDTThe meal-kit industry isn't really all that sexy. A cardboard box shows up at your door, filled with foods wrapped to preserve their freshness. That doesn't translate well into evocative marketing materials or the ability to convey taste or nutrition. Thankfully, the industry is changing gears and has tapped the "food picture" trend to help out.
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What Everyone Should Know About End-of-Life Care
By Staff Reporter | Sep 09, 2020 03:06 PM EDTEnd-of-life care is still a pretty touchy subject for a lot of people. People do not take the conversation about the near passing of a loved one lightly. This is not a topic that should be handled with the utmost delicacy and genuineness to ensure the best care for the patient.
