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If you have diabetes, it is vital that you keep your blood sugar levels within the doctor recommended range. Controlling your diabetes will leave you less susceptible to common diabetes symptoms and future health issues. Put yourself in the best possible position by following these three steps:
The shoulder is one of the most complicated and mobile joints in our body. As we get older, this mobility can result in painful osteoarthritis. Younger adults who participate in athletic competitions and those who simply overuse their shoulders may also experience this condition. Fortunately, there have been recent breakthroughs, including platelet rich plasma therapy, which are proving to be an alternative to shoulder replacement.
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Staying positive through substance use disorder recovery takes a village. It starts with the person who is recovering, but it takes a team of supportive friends, loved ones, and professionals willing to help.
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We’re all busy, yes, but many only pretend they have no time for exercise. They are not fooling anybody including themselves. You don’t do that of course! The truth is we find time for things we really want to do. We just make up our minds, and we just do it. That sounds like a great advertising strategy, don’t you think? For those of us who wish we had more time for movement, here are some strategies for how to sneak movement into your busy day.
You have probably seen any number of ads on the television and online about low T. They seem to indicate that this is a growing national problem and all men should begin taking medication to correct their testosterone deficiency and become more “manly men.” It might be time to slow down this growing snowball down the mountain, and look carefully to evaluate when do men need testosterone treatment?
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Most of us understand that losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle will improve many of our typical health problems. It can reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, and the ever present aches and pains like lower back pain. What can get lost in the mix is how losing weight affects our mental health. That’s pretty important too. Let’s delve into the mental health benefits of weight loss.
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If you or someone you love is dependent on alcohol or drugs, substance abuse disorders may seem like an impossible situation making you feel impotent. Many people have felt that way, but they discovered there are options for their drug abuse treatment. What are the best options for drug abuse treatment?
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You felt blessed to have survived that car accident several months ago. The original sharp pains in your neck have diminished, but now you are dealing with nagging pain almost every day. No amount of pain relievers is helping. Delve into our guide on what to do about pain management post car accident.
Got shoulder pain? Have you tried OTC anti inflammatory meds? How about heating pads? Did you get massages thinking that would help? If none of those options has relieved that nagging shoulder pain and you do not want to have surgery, maybe it’s time to try something else. Do platelet rich plasma, or PRP, injections help shoulder pain? Let’s find out.
When someone you love is addicted to opioids, your life can become shattered. You want to help, but you don’t know how. Maybe it’s you who allowed yourself to use them for pain too often and too long after a surgery. Whatever your familiarity and relationship with opioids, you will be pleased to know about suboxone for opioid use disorder.
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