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When to See a Doctor About Your Joint Pain

Everyone experiences the occasional aches and pains in their joints. Such conditions rarely require urgent medical attention. In most instances, self-care measures such as application of an ice pack or...

7 Reasons Why So Many Diets Fail

Diets are started with the best of intentions – to lose a couple of inches off the waistline, get into better shape, and improve overall health. However, as the weeks...

Treatment for a Herniated Cervical Disc

There are 6 cervical discs located in your neck, which act as shock absorbers and prevent your cervical vertebrae from grinding against each other during neck movements. As your body...

Add These Superfoods to Your Daily Diet

A healthy diet is the corner stone of a healthy lifestyle.  Here are 7 superfoods that are easily accessible to most people, can be readily eaten, and will significantly improve...

Low Back Pain…When Do I Need to See a Spine Surgeon?

About 80% of the population of the United States suffer from back pain at some point in their lives and often the pain is centered around the lower back. In...

Are You Heart Healthy?

The human heart is an amazing organ that weighs less than a pound and beats about 100,000 times every day (over 2.5 million times in a lifetime). Unfortunately, a sedentary...

Can a Colonoscopy Save Your Life?

Did you know most colon cancers are known as ‘silent’ cancers? They start out as noncancerous growths (polyps) that turn malignant and grow slowly within your colon without causing any...

Don’t Go on Spring Break Without This!

In the long stretch of time between winter vacation and the summer holidays, many of us get ready for spring break. But before you rush headlong into the beach for...

How Your Weight Affects Your Joints

There is a logical link between excess weight and joint degeneration. The more you weigh, the more stress on your joints and the higher the chances of developing joint pain...