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How Can I Improve My Balance?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Maintaining your balance is important, and is something we rarely think about until a fall happens. It’s not only the elderly who are prone to falls. If our core strength
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What Makes Energy Drinks Work?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Energy drinks are a multi-billion dollar industry, with annual consumption in 2010 amounting to 4 billion cans worldwide, and the numbers are ever increasing. They claim to enhance both mental
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Chondromalacia Patella Causes and Treatment Options
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
One of the most frequent causes of pain in the knees is due to chondromalacia patella, a condition that involves the softening or degeneration of the articular cartilage located behind
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Can Your Genes Make it Easier to Quit Smoking?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Tobacco use is the foremost cause of death and preventable illness in the country. There are approximately 443,000 deaths each year in the US alone that are related to cigarette
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How Often Should I Have My Homes Air Ducts Cleaned?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
For those using an HVAC system to heat their home, there are a number of companies that offer professional services to clean your air ducts. Your air ducts can be
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What is the Best Warm-Up for Running?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Although a thorough warm-up may add time to your workout, it is an important part of your routine and should not be skipped or skimped upon. Runners who do not
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Benefits of Zinc
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Zinc is the second-most common mineral in the human body (after iron) and is found in every one of our cells. It plays a vital role in many of the
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Look Who Else Uses Chiropractic Care: Elite Cheerleaders
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Sprains, strains and lower back pain are very, very common among cheerleaders. In fact, the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research lists cheerleading as the most dangerous sport for women.
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Playground Safety Checklist: Basic Design and Maintenance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
If you’re a parent, you may have noticed that hard asphalt and sharp edges are on their way out at playgrounds around the country. In large part, these changes are
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Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Workplace: What the Statistics Tell Us
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace account for a full third of all cases of injury and illness that require days off from work in order to recuperate. The Bureau of
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What is Metabolic Syndrome and Why Should You Care?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
The term metabolic syndrome is actually not just one condition. It is a term relating to a group of different related conditions that have been shown to increase the threat
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Why Bed Rest Isnt Usually the Best Medicine When It Comes to Back Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Conventional wisdom says that back pain should be followed by rest to reduce undue strain on the injury. According to the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Michael S. Wilkes
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The Facts About Alcohol and Weight Loss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Drinking alcohol while trying to achieve weight loss can be a double-edged sword, and there is no real scientific consensus about this topic. The good news is that alcohol has been
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What is Enzyme Therapy and How Can it Help You?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
“Enzyme therapy” is a very broad term that can refer to any of a wide range of (mostly alternative) medical treatments intended to address particular health problems. What they all
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White Meat Versus Red Meat: What Are the Nutritional Differences?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
For years, health experts have advocated that we eat less red meat and substitute white meat whenever possible, since white meat is generally considered healthier. To a large extent, this
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What Are Manual Therapies and How Are They Used?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Manual therapies have been used to treat musculoskeletal disorders for thousands of years. Practitioners around the world—in countries with many different cultural influences and diverse medical traditions—have used their hands
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