A recent study revealed that a significant number of children are receiving narcotic prescriptions for their headaches. Unfortunately, these types of medications come with some serious side effects and consequences but are routinely being prescribed to adolescents who aren’t always able to make educated, rational decisions regarding their usage. One particular study looked at over
Read moreAccording to a 2016 Gallup report commissioned by Palmer College of Chiropractic, U.S. adults are more likely to describe chiropractic care as “very safe” and “very effective” than to say this about pain medications or back surgery. The “Gallup-Palmer College of Chiropractic Annual Report: Americans’ Perceptions of Chiropractic” is the second-annual Gallup-Palmer survey of American
Read moreStress has become a fact of life, and for some, the daily norm. Although occasional stress can help improve our focus and performance, living with chronic stress can backfire by causing anxiety, depression and serious health problems. Understanding who we are, knowing our major struggles, putting them in perspective, and taking action can help us
Read moreOsteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder, and a substantial cause of disability. Previous studies have found that weight loss can improve knee pain and disability in people with knee osteoarthritis. However, there is little research on the effects of exercise or weight loss as a treatment for hip OA. A new study gathered
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