“One more thing, is there anything I can do about my toenail
fungus?” I hear this from a patient every week at the end of a
clinic visit. Nail fungus is common and there are good ... Read More »
People who suffer from chronic illness often feel profoundly
separated from others. Their days can be marked with pain and
suffering, and tasks that we consider simple everyday events can
take a ... Read More »
Approximately 70 percent of smokers say they want to quit, and
smokers need some help to do it. The long-term success rate of each
individual unaided quit attempt is low: only 5 to 7 percent of
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Naps are making a comeback, and not just on lazy Sunday afternoons.
Some forward-thinking companies are beginning to get in on the act.
After all, long afternoons at work can make you unbearably ... Read More »
The internet is a great way to access information about every need
you might have when it comes to your wheelchair needs. It allows
the consumer to be able to do research, comparisons, and find the
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More effective treatments for fibromyalgia are needed, and if I
told my fibro patients to exercise they would find that
intolerable. Many fibromyalgia patients find standard medical care
ineffective ... Read More »
A new study carried out by researchers at the Harvard School of
Public Health reveals a strong correlation between the consumption
of refined carbohydrates and increased risk of breast cancer. This
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Alongside the opening day of the 1948 Summer Olympics in London,
Stoke Mandeville Hospital held its very own athletic competition
consisting of archery for WWII veterans with spinal cord injuries.
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"I just started taking Mucinex and it's working well but I'm
wondering how it actually works and where exactly does all the
mucus go?" You should wonder how this commonly used ... Read More »
I have participated and competed in many sports. Ever since I
started participating in recreation, I always had the goal of
participating in the Paralympics and winning a gold medal. When I
was ... Read More »