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According to the Institute of Medicine, chronic pain affects over 100 million Americans, outranking Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke and Cancer. Lower back pain ranks highest in that category, beating headaches, neck and face pain. It is a safe assumption that most Americans are living with some kind of pain, and many of them are
On the surface, most guys don’t appear to be complex creatures. Most days, we really just want a 12-pack of brews in the fridge, a high-octane football game on the T.V., and maybe some Tom Waits growling it up on the stereo. But deep down, there’s much more at work. Although it’s against the bro
Nursing is one of those professions that people know they want to do from a very early age. In many cases people have parents that have worked in similar roles and admire their work and the satisfaction they get from their jobs. If you are thinking of going down the nursing career path, you will
Winter weather conditions can leave your skin feeling dry, painful and itchy. In order to maintain healthy skin that glows, you must practice a new skin care regime, one that is tailor made to specifically combat the harshness that the Winter months can bring. Dermatologists say that practicing a suitable skincare regime during Winter will
Advances in technology are revolutionizing all aspects of our lives, including how we give and receive health care. According to a recent Forbes article, venture capitalists have recognized the potential technology has to improve our health care experience and have pumped $955 million into new health care technology over the past three years. Health care
Find yourself falling asleep during the workday, just at the times you need energy the most? Dozing off after breakfast, lunch, or just about anytime you eat? Low energy is a common symptom these days and it’s due to a combination of poor diet and just simply not taking care of your body the way
Have you ever struggled with a never-ending dieting cycle, only to end up back where you started? Don’t feel bad, because you’re not alone. All those diets you hear about don’t work as well as they’re advertised to. They’re created more to sell diet books than they are to get people healthy! Try these natural
While lots of medical experts focus on the fact smoking can increase our risk of developing lung cancer, not many people realise how detrimental the habit can be to our eyesight. According to figures from RNIB, a charity supporting blind and partially sighted people, smoking could in fact double an individual’s chances of losing their
When life throws you lemons, and you hate lemonade, it might seem rational to turn to other avenues of escapism, including the extreme highs of drugs. We’ve all seen it or experimented with a toke or two, the instant high and disconnected euphoria associated with some of the streets highest sellers are a seductive choice
The August 2013 figures from the Bureau of Labor reveal that 4,383 fatal workplace injuries took place in the US in 2012. A healthy workplace is a more productive environment and it is the responsibility of employers and employees to ensure that all are working in safety. Health and Safety Regulations It has become increasingly