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back pain
If you have ever suffered from a back injury, you know that the smallest of movements have the potential to cause you intense discomfort. With a tweaked back, everyday activities like getting comfortable on the couch, sitting up in your chair, entering and exiting your car, walking to and from […]

When Your Back Pain Becomes Too Serious

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palliative care hospice care
Palliative and hospice care are both forms of treatment that can provide comfort to those suffering from advanced illness. However, the overall goal of treatment sets them apart. Hospice care becomes a treatment option when the patient is unable to recover from their illness. It has no curative intent. On […]

Palliative and Hospice Care: What’s the Difference?

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good and bad debt
Most of us have been taught that we should always avoid debt. However, there are some forms of debt that can actually help us in the long run. Understanding the difference between good and bad debt is vital to making important financial decisions and bettering your chances of future stability. […]

Good and Bad Debt

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ginger
Ginger has become a staple ingredient in most kitchens. But before you write off ginger as a common kitchen spice, be sure to look into its science-backed healing properties. What is ginger? Ginger is a tropical plant that was originally from Southwest Asia. The plant can grow up to 3 […]

Ginger: An Overview of the Root

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cardiac rehabilitation
Most individuals who suffer from cardiovascular disease find themselves losing energy to perform day-to-day activities. To regain that energy as well as strengthen the physical, mental, and social functioning of those individuals for the long-term, a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program may be the perfect option. CR programs are not only […]

Is a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Right For You?

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brain signals
From Brain Signals to Sentences A significant breakthrough has struck the scientific community! Researchers in California successfully transposed the brain signals of a man suffering from an inability to speak. In other words, they were able to convert his raw thoughts into written sentences. According to neurosurgeon Edward Chang, the […]

Brain Signals Help Paralyzed Man Communicate

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seiza
What is Seiza? Based on ancient Japanese standards, Seiza is considered the formal way of sitting. The term translates to “sitting with a correct posture.” The position is characterized by neatly folded legs, an erect spine, and feet neatly tucked underneath the body. Many traditional tea ceremonies and Japanese performances […]

Sitting Seiza: What It Is and How It Can Help

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diabetes
This summer has set record high temperatures across the country. While it’s taking a toll on everyone, people with diabetes are at a special disadvantage. Therefore, it is vital that if you or someone you know have diabetes, to take extra caution over the next few months as the heat […]

Summer Heat and Its Effect on Diabetes Patients

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Alzheimer's and dementia
While they may seem similar, Alzheimer’s and dementia are not the same. Dementia is a broad term that refers to symptoms that impact memory, the performance of daily activities, and communication abilities. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, meaning that it gets worse as […]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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If you are someone who wants to improve their writing skills, follow these four steps for improving your grammar!
In school, grammar was likely either your bread and butter or the bane of your existence. Regardless of how you feel about it, grammar is hard! With ever-changing communications and ideals of “proper” speech, it can be difficult to ensure that you are crafting quality, legible content. If you are […]

Four Steps for Improving Your Grammar

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