30

Jan

What To Do Now if Your Asthma is Worse in Winter

Sniff. Cough. Sneeze.Cold weather can be tough on all of us, but if you have asthma, winter can literally take your breath away.For many people, asthma is harder to control during winter months, for a few reasons. First, the cold, dry air can irritate your airways and c...

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30

Jan

What is Kyphosis?

Kyphosis can refer to the normal curvature of the spine. However, this information is about abnormal kyphosis, which is spinal curvature causing a hunchback or slouching posture. This spinal disorder generally affects the thoracic spine and sometimes the cervical spine. Kyphosis...

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30

Jan

7 Ways to Walk More When You Work from Home

Many people dream of working from home, but you may not realize that people who work from home face a few challenges.For me, the two biggest challenges are being inactive and little human interaction. Unfortunately, today I can't talk about how to socialize when workin...

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30

Jan

When is the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot?

The new school year has barely begun, but pharmacies and doctors offices are already encouraging us to line up for our flu shots. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people get their vaccines by the end of October. What's the right...

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30

Jan

Is Sleeping On The Floor Actually Good For Your Back?

I'm pretty sure Drake spoke for the majority of people when he sang, “I only love my bed and my mom.” That’s because beds (and, yeah, moms) are freaking amazing—but it turns out some people are opting to do the whole sleeping thing, sans bed…o...

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30

Jan

5 Signs You’re Eating Premade Restaurant Food

When you go out to a restaurant, do you know the signs that food is mostly premade?Most restaurant food does involve some premade ingredients. This allows the food to be prepared quickly and consistently, which appeals to people who want fast service and low prices whil...

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30

Jan

7 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You’re Feeling Tired All the Time

Do you dread the sound of your morning alarm and struggle to get up? Or do you find yourself reaching for coffee throughout the day just to keep going? Feeling tired all the time can have a serious impact on your life and mental health. It can also be a sign of a medical conditio...

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30

Jan

5 Hacks for Much Less Stressful Mornings

Many of us struggle with mornings, and it's not just the sleepiness, even though most of us are getting less than seven hours of sleep a night on average. The problem is that our mornings, once a time of mental peace and calm, have become burdened with massive amounts of st...

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30

Jan

Preventing Back Pain: Tips for New Moms

Back pain is common during pregnancy. Usually, the pain diminishes within a few weeks after delivery. But back pain may return as you begin lifting and carrying your infant on a daily basis. As your baby grows, the weight load increases and back pain can result.Caring for an infa...

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30

Jan

Osteoporosis: Risk Factors, Vertebral Compression Fractures, and Prevention

About 10 million Americans over age 50 have osteoporosis and many million more have low bone mass. Osteoporosis, which means porous bone, is a serious disease that causes you to lose too much bone, make too little bone, or both. As your bones lose density, they become weaker...

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