3 Questions Chronic Pain Sufferers Should Ask Themselves The numbers involved in America’s problem with chronic pain are staggering and probably larger than most realize. More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, costing nearly $600 billion annually in ...
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NC – Warmer weather and more sunshine is a welcome relief from the snow and cold, but for many allergy sufferers, there is more than just spring in the air. Weeds, grass and tree pollen travelling through the air can ...
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By Dr. Virginia Nsitem Pride Health Columnist Can driving aggravate my back pain? This article will provide tips to reduce the low back pain and discomfort you may experience when driving your vehicle. Adjust the vehicle according to your body. ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: Mental Illness And Black Youths
By Allan Jones Pride Health Columnist “Mental health services are developed to cater for the dominant cultural group. Ethnic minorities do not receive equitable care.” This was a statement made by Dr. Kwame McKenzie in Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, November ...
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Physician Shares 3 Ways It Can Lie About Us Social science experts agree – much of what we “say” is never actually spoken. “Facial expressions and other body language account for more than half of our communication,” says Adam J. ...
Read More »How To Support A Woman Living With Violence
NC – A recent Canadian Women’s Foundation study finds that two-thirds of Canadians know a woman who has experienced physical or sexual abuse. Every six days, another woman in Canada is murdered by her current or former partner. Every night, ...
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By Dr. Virginia Nsitem Pride Health Columnist Many of my patients ask if they should use a back support or back belt when lifting heavy objects. This article will discuss the benefits of a back belt and the need for ...
Read More »Does Your Job Find You Sitting Most Of The Day?
Submitted by Dr. George Traitses While sitting can seem restful, keep in mind that staying in any one position for long periods of time can cause strain and injury to your muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. Sustained sitting can take ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: Are You Using Your Teeth To Dig Your Grave?
By Allan Jones Pride Health Columnist As a music promoter, I have the opportunity to interact with many artistes and musicians. One artiste, who impacted me greatly and who became a close friend, was the late, great, lead singer for ...
Read More »Neurologist Shares Natural Migraine Prevention Tips
Headaches are the number 3 reason women ages 18 to 44 go to emergency rooms, and the fifth-leading cause of emergency room visits among all Americans, according to a 2013 National Institutes of Health report, which calls headaches a major ...
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