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7 Ways To Naturally Relieve Back Pain

Lower back pain? You’re not alone. According to a 2013 Mayo Clinic study, back pain sends more Americans to the doctor annually than any ... Read More

Dangerous Heights: What High Heels Really Do To Your Feet

We wear heels for a number of reasons. They're sexy, they make us a few inches taller (which also makes us look a little slimmer) and they ... Read More

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Meditation To Cope With Low Back Pain

The last thing you want to tell someone suffering from low back pain is that the pain is all in their head. But, according to new research ... Read More

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Intel Commercial Dancer Paige Fraser & Ailey II Dancer Lloyd A. Boyd Didn’t Let Scoliosis Stop Their Dreams

Paige Fraser soars and twirls effortlessly in the latest Intel commercial highlighting the company’s new innovations in computer ... Read More

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Prescription Painkillers For Chronic Pain Get Stricter Guidelines From CDC

  Hoping to stem an epidemic of drug abuse tied to prescription narcotic painkillers such as Oxycontin, Percocet and Vicodin, ... Read More

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The Subtle Damage You Do Each Time You Look Down To Text

The average person spends two to four hours a day hunched over their phone reading emails, surfing the net, sending text messages or ... Read More

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Pack Light: 3 Reasons To Put Your Purse On A Diet

Do you have a friend who carries everything but the kitchen sink in her purse? She’s not alone. In 2015, women are carrying more than ever: ... Read More

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How Well Do Steroid Injections Work For Back Pain?

Steroid injections for lower back pain may provide some relief for certain patients, but any benefits are temporary, a new study ... Read More

Best Sexual Positioning For Women With Back Pain

Up to 73% of women complain of lower-back pain and report that they have less sex as a result of this discomfort. According to NIH, Black ... Read More

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How Healthy Is Your Spine?

Most of us don’t give that much thought to the health of our spine, but we really should. If you have scoliosis, then you’re probably more ... Read More

Q&A: What Can I Do For Sciatica Pain After Exercising?

Q: Can you give more info on sciatica nerve pain? Mine flares up when I workout a lot, but I'm told if I don't workout it will get worse.  - ... Read More

5 Surgeries To Avoid

At least 12,000 Americans die each year from unnecessary surgery, according to a Journal of the American Medical Association report. And ... Read More

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