As parents of school-aged children, do you remember a time when the back-to-school and back to head lice seasons didn’t go hand in hand? I don’t. There’s a reason why a lot of stigma exists around head lice, with phrases like “lousing” and “nit picking”, and plenty of untrue myths surrounding the taboo subject and […]
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August 30 will mark International Overdose Awareness Day. However, the truth is that many of us have a preconceived perception about overdose that doesn’t fit the reality. An drug overdose occurs when the body had taken in an excess of a drug (or drugs) that it can’t process or handle. That’s why it’s important never to […]
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Surgery isn’t always the answer when it comes to back pain. According to PMIR Medical Center, the California-based pain management specialists and anesthesiologists who treat patients dealing with chronic pain, approximately 56 million Americans suffer from back pain. However, only a mere 5-percent warrant surgery. Take a look at this handy PMIR Medical Center infographic that shows several effective alternative treatments (i.e., chiropractic, […]
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Often labeled an “imaginary condition”, fibromyalgia (Fibra = Fiber, Myos = Muscle. Algia = Denoting Pain) is among the most prevalent musculoskeletal pain conditions, affecting between 3 to 6-percent of the global population. Thankfully, MBA-Healthcare-Management.com, a resource that offers academic and career resources to healthcare management professionals, exist to spread awareness and debunk the myths surrounding this leading cause of disability […]
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August 12th is International Youth Day! The United Nations first designated International Youth Day in 2000 to draw attention to the health, cultural, and economic issues on a worldwide basis. Our world leaders see our youth as powerful agents of positive change, essential for a better tomorrow as they help change and challenge the ways we produce and consume (inspiring zero-waste, sustainable lifestyle) on a […]
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When I first started lifting weights, I was completely broke. So I used bottles of water as weights. Soon after I progressed to wearing a pair of cheap wrist weights I nabbed from the bargain bin from a Winners department store. Score! Many of us long for the toned biceps, shoulders, and triceps of Michelle Obama […]
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