Pain is a major problem, but so is medication used to help relieve the pain. If you haven't realized by now that chiropractic care, not drugs, is your best option for pain, perhaps you'll be swayed by some recent research. Let's take a quick look at two studies in particular. Follow along and see how the latest research supports our conclusion. It's not...
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Sit, sit, sit – too many people do too much of it these days, between desk jobs and the newer, big one: screen time in general. All that sitting is bad for your health, as numerous studies have suggested. But what can you do to counteract all that sitting? Walking is one way to do it – and research tells us how much it takes. Adults were directed to sit...
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We all want to live a little longer – and stay healthy doing it. That's called longevity, which in health care circles these days has come to encompass more than just length of life, but also quality of life. After all, living longer doesn't mean all that much if you spend those "extra" years in poor health. In fact, most people would probably shave a...
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While bananas are sometimes maligned due to their high sugar content, they're also rich in nutrients and health benefits. One nutrient that plays into the blood pressure conversation is potassium. One medium banana provides more than 400 mg of potassium, which helps balance sodium in the body (sodium increases BP) by promoting its removal via urine.
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Hip fractures are well-established as a leading cause of disability and loss of independence in the elderly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the likelihood of suffering a hip fracture increase with age, and more than 300,000 U.S. adults ages 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures every year. Falling is the...
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The research linking maternal health behaviors with child health – even well after birth – continues to amaze. The latest: a study that suggests pregnant women who can manage their stress, anxiety and depression better prepare their children for healthy cognitive development.
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