Your spine is designed to handle a great deal of life's daily stresses, but over time, it all adds up. As we age, the discs that cushion the spinal vertebrae begin to shrink and wear down; while the spinal column can narrow, pinching the spinal cord and spinal nerves. The result in many cases: pain, stiffness, and a decline in overall function and mobility.
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You may not know it – or want to admit it – but you have millions upon millions of microorganisms living inside your gastrointestinal tract every day. But don't worry; these bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi are actually quite necessary for good health, which is why they're referred to as "good" bacteria, etc. That means you should consider keeping...
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Want to help convince your kids why they should be exercising every day, rather than gluing themselves to the couch or bed for endless hours of sedentary screen time? How about better bone health when they get older. Research suggests kids who participate in moderate- to high-intensity exercise as young as age 12 have a reduced risk of developed...
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Millions of Americans drink coffee every morning to jump-start their day, but little do they know that when they drink it could have a dramatic impact on their health ... until now. New research suggests drinking your coffee after breakfast, rather than before, exerts a beneficial effect on blood glucose control.
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If we asked you to make a list of things you want to avoid as you grow old, cognitive decline, cancer, financial distress, and a few other health and life issues would probably top the list. Avoid falling? If it makes the average person's list at all, it's likely down near the bottom. That's a big mistake, because when you're old, a fall can be...
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Many adults hold the misconception that acne is only a teen burden - at least until they're proven otherwise. Once an adult wakes up to a pimple square in the middle of their forehead on the day they're due to deliver a big presentation at work, they understand that acne can strike anyone at any time.
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