Have you ever experienced back and/or neck pain? The answer is probably yes if we consider national statistics. According to the National Spine Health Foundation, nearly 100 million people experience one or both conditions annually. This staggering statistic makes treatment options – ones that don't rely on potentially risky over-the-counter and...
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GLP-1 agonists are a class of medications that have grown incredibly popular for weight loss in the past few years. They mimic a hormone called glucagon-like peptide that assists in regulating not only appetite, but also blood sugar and digestion. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the most common side effects of GLP-1 drugs include loss of appetite,...
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The early bird is early to rise and early to sleep; the night owl is just the opposite, waking late and staying up late. If you make a habit of being the latter, you could be increasing your health risks dramatically, suggests new research. Let's learn why the night owl should consider taking advice from the early bird – before it's too late.
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It's perfectly normal for your vision to change as you get older, but certain eye conditions can go far beyond mere vision changes, potentially impacting your ability to see. One example: age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over age 60.
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The quest for eternal youth – everyone starts to focus on anti-aging as they get older, and brain health is taking front-and-center position in that emphasis. Training your brain to stay young is a real thing, and according to new research, a key element is "brain endurance training." Let's see what this type of training entails and how you can use it to...
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Mental health has taken center stage, particularly as the COVID-19 lockdowns and resulting remote-work transitions across the country isolated people from their traditional social circles. Add to that our increasing (over)reliance on technology, rather than face-to-face interaction, spending time outdoors, etc., and you have a recipe for mental-health...
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