_ Back Pain Older and Younger Adults Experience Similar Improvements Following Surgery for Herniated Lumbar Disk By Sondra Forsyth article Although patients 65 years of age or older had more minor complications and longer hospital stays, they experienced improvements in … Read More→
_ Health & Fitness Yes, I Did! My First Race By Jane Farrell article My phone rang on a chilly December afternoon; it was my sister reminding me to register for a 5K (3.1-mile) … Read More→
_ "Late-Life" Genes Help Combat Stress, Aging By Jane Farrell article A subset of genes involved in daily circadian rhythms, or the ΓÇ£biological clock,ΓÇ¥ become active only late in life or … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Choosing the Right Yogurt By Jane Farrell article During an hourlong cable show I recently watched. there were ads for three different brands of yogurt. In 2016, Americans … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health You Look Great! 5 Ways to Lighten Up on Physical Appearance By Sondra Forsyth article Go on your Facebook or Instagram feed and youΓÇÖll be hard pressed not to find selfies of people flexing at … Read More→
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_ Hobbies Grow a High Yield Vegetable Garden This Season By Sondra Forsyth article Spend less time and money while growing a bounty of flavorful vegetables this growing season. Increase your harvest, even in … Read More→
_ Pain Management New Guidelines for Treating Back Pain By Jane Farrell article A physiciansΓÇÖ group has recommended that doctors and patients should treat acute or sub-acute low back pain with non-drug therapies. … Read More→
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_ Medical Research Genetic Testing: Is It for You? By Jane Farrell article Have you ever wondered whether you should undergo genetic testing? ItΓÇÖs a complicated decision, and you should consider talking to … Read More→
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_ Obesity When Medications Work against Weight Loss By Jane Farrell article While diet, exercise and behavior modification are essential components of obesity management, a successful long-term weight loss strategy should also … Read More→