With so many names for medications on the market, following the doctor’s orders can be challenging. If your doctor tells you not to take any NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) with your current medication, you might think that taking Motrin is…
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Sleep may seem like a time when you are doing nothing, with your mind and body shut down, but this is not the case at all. Sleep is actually a very active and important time for strengthening, processing and restoring…
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Getting in your steps has become a fitness craze in the United States with numerous gadgets aimed to motivate us all to walk. However, over half the adults in this country are still not getting the recommended amount of physical…
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Pain following major surgery is a reality. Managing that pain is important because it can affect the outcome of your recovery and reduce the chances of complications like pneumonia and blood clots. When pain is reduced, it is possible to…
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Throb, sting, ache and burn are just some of the many words to describe pain. No matter how it is described, pain is the sensation felt when the nerves send signals along the spinal cord to the brain. A 2010…
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When National Public Radio conducted a survey of 3,000 Americans a few years ago, it found that 75 percent thought they were eating a healthy diet. However, in reality, the Centers for Disease Control claims that 80 percent of Americans…
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Everyone knows that exercise is important. Almost every major ailment includes increased exercise as part of the cure. However, figuring out how to fit exercise into our daily routines is challenging, especially in this high-tech world where the average person…
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Nearly everyone has experienced a headache. Researchers estimate that 95 percent of women and 91 percent of men have experienced a headache in the last year. A headache can be a minor, occasional inconvenience or it can be a reoccurring…
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A 2012 study by the University of San Francisco found that 43 percent of the people over 60 in this country report feelings of loneliness. This is more than a feeling of sadness. Being lonely can pose a risk to…
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Our bodies run on the energy derived from the foods and beverages we consume. Carbohydrates, protein and fats are the three main nutrients that the body uses to make energy. When we eat, our bodies break down the nutrients so…
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