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Considering a Chiropractic Treatment Plan? Here’s What to Expect

Are you wondering if chiropractic treatment is all it’s cracked up to be? Here’s what you can expect if you decide to undergo a chiropractic treatment plan. Getting older can mean more doctors and new treatments. As we age, our bodies often protest with new aches and pains.  Staying healthy

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How Women Can Lose Weight More Effectively

Weight loss is a tricky subject for a lot of people. Whether you’re looking to stay trim or lose a lot of weight, it’s harder for women to lose it compared to men. It’s just the natural way it works because of hormones and the fact that women actually need

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Innovative Therapies to Treat and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Whenever we ask patients what their biggest fear is regarding their health, the answer is fairly unanimous. They are most afraid of losing their minds. If you gave people a choice between getting cancer or Alzheimer’s, the vast majority would pick cancer. National studies reflect similar feelings all over the

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Is Your Medicine Cabinet Ready For Winter?

We spend more time indoors during fall and winter, which means everyone in the family is at greater risk for bringing home plenty of germs. The common cold is a leading cause of missed days from school. Parents should brace themselves for cuts, bites, scrapes and other maladies “We buy

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The Type I Diabetes DIY Movement That Will Not Wait

A person living with type one diabetes often feels as if their condition dictates every aspect of their life. While, in their view, regulatory bodies and device manufactures have been slow to find a real, lasting cure for type one, the people struggling to live their lives with it have

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Study Clarifies ApoE4’s Role in Dementia

ApoE4, a protein linked to both Alzheimer’s disease and a form of dementia caused by damage of blood vessels in the brain, increases the risk of cognitive impairment by reducing the number and responsiveness of blood vessels in the organ, a study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers suggests. The study,

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Running in the Winter
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Winter Can Be a Pain!

Yes, winter can be a pain, but it doesn’t have to be. Lots of folks complain about the cold temperatures worsening aches and pains after working out, raking leaves, or shoveling snow. It is true that the colder it is, the longer it takes you to warm up. And when muscles are

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Traveling Abroad with Perimenopause
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Traveling Abroad with Perimenopause

It can be difficult to be a woman around the age of 40; your body is preparing its transition into menopause which means, you’re dealing with perimenopause. As I’m sure you know, perimenopause lasts for years and finding ways to get your life back are necessary. For those wanderlust women

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Blix E-Bicycle
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Stay Active and Get Back on a Bike with Electric Assist!

Continuing an active lifestyle and remaining physically fit is extremely important as we age. Studies show exercise is proven to reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and Alzheimer’s. However, many people may find it challenging to maintain an exercise routine due to mobility issues caused by arthritis, hip and knee

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Boost Confidence and Get Support with the Right Workout Clothes
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Boost Confidence and Get Support with the Right Sports Bra

You know that exercise improves your balance, makes you happier, helps you sleep better, and generally improves your life overall. One of the most important items you can pick out for a good workout is a good sports bra. There are so many styles and brands to choose from, it

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Try These 4 Things People Say Older Women Can’t Do

Many stereotypes are given to those who are nearing or are in their senior stage of life.  These ageist notions are pervasive in our society. They’re portrayed in the movies and television shows we see and the jokes we make. These misconceptions people have about older people, particularly older women,

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Why Women Over 50 Should Consider Taking Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Middle age brings a number of changes, especially for women. These changes are often due to perimenopause and menopause as time passes. You can try to fight changes like weight gain and fatigue with exercise, changes in diet and lifestyle changes. However, supplementation may be in order in many cases.

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How a Healthy Diet Benefits Those with Mesothelioma
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How a Healthy Diet Benefits Those with Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a difficult and particularly aggressive form of cancer that originates in the protective lining inside of the lungs. It can cause tremendous harm to the body, and early detection and management is key to treating the cancer itself. For many of those affected, an aggressive treatment plan is

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5 Common Misconceptions About Addiction

Think about how many people you encounter in a day on the bus, in your favorite coffee shop, or in your neighborhood – how many of those people would you suspect are suffering from a substance abuse disorder? One in three American households are affected by addiction, according to Caron

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7 Easy Ways to Incorporate More Plants into Your Meals

When you are making a sandwich, swap out the bread and replace it with lettuce or a collard green wrap. If you are ordering sushi, you can request it to be wrapped in a cucumber instead of rice (these are called “naruto rolls” in Japanese restaurants). Easy swaps can add

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5 Unique and Healthy Ways to Break a Smoking Addiction

Are you trying to break your smoking addiction? Here are 5 ways you can that are completely healthy and achievable. You may smoke, but that doesn’t mean that you’re happy to be a smoker. Smoking addiction affects a lot of people and many wish that they could drop the habit

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Confused About Menopause? You’re Not Alone

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, but sometimes this important milestone can be intimidating. Despite the inevitability of this experience, many women have more questions than answers when it comes to talking about menopause.  During perimenopause (the pre-menopausal stage) and menopause itself, women experience significant changes in their

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