One of the most common reasons Americans find themselves in the emergency room is chest pain. Of course, the first thing we think of during an episode of chest pain is a heart attack. But in reality, only a small portion of chest pain is caused by a heart attack, with...
It’s no secret that children aren’t always on their best behavior – their growth and development are happening rapidly, and that can make it difficult for them to self-regulate. Not to mention things like a proper diet, getting good sleep, and other environmental...
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that primarily affects older adults. It can lead to problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s usually develop gradually and get worse over time. In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, a person may have...
Addiction is in the news on a daily basis as the death rates due to illicit drugs soar, but addictive behaviors extend to many more things than just opioids. To better under these behaviors, it is important to know exactly what addiction is, both in psychological and...
Spinal curves are the natural curvature of the spine, either forward (lordosis) or backward (kyphosis). In the cervical and lumbar vertebrae, the curve bends towards the front of the body, like a gentle C shape in reverse. In the thoracic and sacral spine, there is a...
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