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You may have heard an older person claim that they can “feel it in their bones” when the weather is about to change. It seems like just a silly saying, but can the weather really impact your joints? How weather affects joints There have been countless studies that have attempted […]

Can the weather really affect your joints?

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headphone
More people than ever before are spending large amounts of time with headphones in their ears listening to music, movies, audiobooks, podcasts, videos, etc. Due to the convenience that headphones provide, they have become a staple accessory. Since that is the case, we should make sure to partake in healthy […]

Healthy Headphone Use

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Is there a link between COVID Vaccines and heart inflammation? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s deputy director for immunization safety Dr. Tom Shimabukuro, this may be the case. According to Shimabukuro, 226 cases of myocarditis or pericarditis have been confirmed in people younger than 30 post-vaccination. […]

COVID Vaccines and Heart Inflammation

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Many migraine sufferers are finding relief with Botox injections in specific areas in the head, neck, and shoulders. Photo by Sam Moqadam on Unsplash.
First, a story… I suffer from migraines.  I had my first attack when I was eleven or twelve, but I remember it like it was yesterday.  Imagine it: a gangled, pale, faintly mustachioed preteen girl sprinting headlong through the first lap of puberty— awkward, uncoordinated, and silly, but nevertheless thrilled […]

The Migraine Compendium: A Look at Treating Migraines with Botox

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COPD rehabilitation Coverage through Medicare
Those with COPD could find help covering pulmonary rehabilitation through Medicare Part B coverage. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a valuable tool to help individuals lead better quality lives and slow down disease progression. Programs are designed to educate participants on ways to reduce the frequency of flareups and live longer. COPD […]

Medicare Coverage for Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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heart attack cardiac arrest
A lot of people view heart attack and cardiac arrest as the same thing. The confusion makes sense as they both deal with the heart, however, there are key differences between the two conditions, and it is important to understand which is which. What is a heart attack? A heart […]

Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest Compared

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nutrition facts label
I can’t remember the last time I looked at the nutrition facts of my groceries while I was at the store. I usually just grab my favorite brand and move along down the aisle; however, understanding how to read the nutrition facts label could be beneficial when trying to be […]

Reading the Nutrition Facts Label

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Suffering from weight bias comes with a list of nasty side effects, with depression and thoughts of suicide among them. Photo by Andres Ayrton on Pexels.
Mind Over Body Emergent research suggests that what you think about your weight could be the culprit behind your unachieved health goals.  Weight bias is defined as any negative pattern of behavior, thoughts, judgments, or beliefs associated with body weight or size.  Real-world examples of weight bias include being excluded […]

How Weight Bias Makes You and Others Sick

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