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April 13, 2015
Even Olympic Athletes Have Inadequate...
900 of the US's elite athletes have inadequate health insurance coverage says a WashingtonPost examination of consumers about to face penalties for health insurance plans that don't meet Affordable Care Act standards. The article, Olympic athletes’ health plan fails to meet Affordable Care Act rules, highlights the extremely...
April 6, 2015
Not Effective Against Back Pain:...
What's not effective against back pain? A new study tells us. Back pain affects tens of millions of people each year leading to significant loss of productivity. Traditional treatment modalities include rest, activity modifications, and over-the-counter pain relievers such as anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen) or acetaminophen. Unlike...
March 23, 2015
Should the US Move Away...
Two experts were invited to debate the pros and cons of healthcare’s fee-for-service model in the article Should the U.S. Move Away from Fee-for-Service Medicine? by The Wall Street Journal. Under the fee-for-service model, billing occurs for every medical visit and procedure. Patients typically pay...
March 17, 2015
Strengthen Core Muscles To Decrease...
Chronic low back pain can affect up to 15% of the population leading to significant physical discomfort and loss of productivity. Your body's core muscle groups include abdominal and pelvic muscles. They function to stabilize the spine and pelvis during activity. Regular exercises designed to strengthen...
February 24, 2015
What Can I Do About...
Arthritis is a term used to describe inflammation in one’s joint. There two major types of arthritis: 1) osteoarthritis and 2) inflammatory arthritis. Osteoarthritis, or more commonly, “wear and tear” arthritis refers to the degradation of the articular cartilage with use, time, or injury. It...
January 29, 2015
Keep Moving to Beat Chronic...
Chronic pain conditions affect millions of people and can take an emotional toll on patients and their loved ones. In a recent article by The Washington Post, chronic pain is often accompanied by depression and isolation. Costs exceeding half a trillion dollars in terms of...
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