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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise. It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and...

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ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics

ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics

If you're at all a sports fan, or an athlete yourself, you've probably heard of the anterior cruciate ligament. It's commonly injured. Now a new study shows what happens to NFL players who are sidelined by their acl's, and it's not good news...

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ACUPUNCTURE FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

ACUPUNCTURE FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

If you’ve tried all the pain medicines, the heat packs, and you still have aching knees, there’s new evidence that acupuncture might help with your osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease, and the most common...

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BASKETBALL STRESS FRACTURES

BASKETBALL STRESS FRACTURES

We’re now well into basketball season, and there are a variety of injuries that can happen on the hardwood. But one that may be under recognized may be one of the most preventable. Especially in college basketball, stress fractures of the foot...

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Bursitis

Bursitis

A bursa is a liquid filled sac that provides lubrication between the moving parts of the joint. When these become inflamed, the condition is called bursitis. Pre-patella bursitis is a friction bursitis caused by the friction between the skin and...

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CHILDREN BREAKING BONES

CHILDREN BREAKING BONES

Children’s playground safety is an issue that requires more attention to ensure that children’s broken bones don’t lead to complications that trouble them for the rest of their lives. 10 year old Renee Novelli is a bundle of energy. When she’s...

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CHILDREN, ASTHMA AND SPORTS

CHILDREN, ASTHMA AND SPORTS

For children with asthma, everyday activities like playing sports become potentially dangerous. Rebecca Brown may look like your average active 12 year old, but as a child with asthma, she knows how difficult the condition is to live with. “You...

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COUNTING PITCHES

COUNTING PITCHES

10 year old Robert Meermam eats, drinks and sleeps baseball. “I’d play baseball everyday if I could,” says Robert. Robert has been a pitcher for little league since he was 7 years old. His passion for pitching makes it a struggle to put down the...

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Exercise

Exercise

You have taken the important first step on the path to physical fitness by seeking information. The next step is to decide that you are going to be physically fit. This pamphlet is designed to help you reach that decision and your goal. The...

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FOOTBALL PLAYERS SLEEP APNEA

FOOTBALL PLAYERS SLEEP APNEA

When you sit down to watch the Superbowl this weekend, consider this- many of the young, strong, healthy players on the field are living with a potentially dangerous breathing condition called sleep apnea. The truly worrying fact is that most...

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Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats

Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego report that experimental rats recovered from blood flow related paralysis after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells. When damage occurs due to loss of blood flow to the spine's...

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Speed Ball

Speed Ball

Are you in beach body shape yet? Well, if not, there is a new type of exercise that might do the trick! It’s called Speedball. Amy is a Speedball fanatic. “I used to wear a heart rate monitor, I think you burn about six or seven hundred...

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Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain

Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain

Spinal Decompression provides an alternative to surgery in many cases of lower back pain caused by herniated discs. A herniated disc is a condition of the disc. The disc a jelly-like material between two bones in your spine. There is a middle...

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Sports Injuries and Children

Sports Injuries and Children

Summer is now here, and it’s an opportunity for kids who are involved in one, two, maybe three sports to get a bit of rest. But a lot of kids go year round in their athletics now; it’s one reason for the rise in sports injuries in kids. More...

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Sprains & Strains

Sprains & Strains

A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A ligament is a thick, tough fibrous tissue that connects bones together. Commonly injured ligaments are in the ankle, knee and wrist.

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Why The Body Ages

Why The Body Ages

How the body Ages. The nucleus of every cell has 23 pairs of chromosomes. And they contain DNA or the genetic material of the cell. A prime cause of ageing is every cell’s chromosomes are capped with a protein button called a telomere.

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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There

Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There

A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people...

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holiday headaches

holiday headaches

But that’s where the question lies: at what point does one really get life-protecting benefit from exercise--beyond the benefits of a better figure?

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Physical Therapy, Bergen County, NJ

 MedWell, L.L.C.
MedWell, L.L.C.

MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
33 Central Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Call (888) 820-2250

If you cannot enjoy the things you used to because of throbbing, aching, or soreness that is brought on by chronic back pain, let MedWell, L.L.C. Pain Relief and Physical Therapy Center in Midland Park, Bergen County , New Jersey, and their expert team of licensed physical therapists make it their mission to provide you with the proper treatment and fast results.

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Back Pain Harrison, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath
Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
Call 914-908-5562

Don't live your life in Harrison, Westchester, NY suffering from Back Pain. It's time to get relief, and live your life to the fullest. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC can help the residents of Harrison, Westchester, NY with their back pain out of the more than 31 million Americans that are experiencing back pain at any given time, according to the American Chiropractic Association.

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Sports Medicine Doctor Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Kenneth Zaslav
Dr. Kenneth Zaslav

Advanced Orthopedic Centers
7858 Shrader Road
Richmond, VA 23294
Call (888) 566-9376

Have you been injured in a sports accident? Nobody likes to be sitting on the sidelines due to an injury. Dr. Kenneth Zaslav, MD specializes in sports medicine and fully understands the plight of the injured athlete. He works out of Advanced Orthopedic Centers in Richmond Virginia, and is able to give you the attention you need to get back on your feet and in the game as soon as possible.

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Treatment for Herniated Disc and Bulged Disc East San Diego

 South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 91902
Call 619-342-1270

If you're worn out from the pain of a herniated disc, then here's some good news. Outstanding treatment for a Herniated Disc and Bulged Disc is available at the South Coast Spine Center in East San Diego. With Dr. Bruce Bell, DC guiding you along throughout the whole process of your treatment, you are sure to be given state of the art care.

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Bunions Doctor Manhattan, NYC

Dr. George N. Pace
Dr. George N. Pace

Manhattan Footcare, PC
52 Duane Street
New York, NY 10001
Call (888) 567-6446

Bothered by bunions? Get them treated by Board Certified Dr. George Pace in Manhattan. He has wide experience and training in sports medicine and related injuries. His practice at Manhattan Footcare offers state-of-the-art foot surgery facilities.

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Severe Back Pain Treatment South San Diego

 South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 91902
Call 619-342-1270

If you feel extremely stiff and immobile because of severe back pain, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME and his trained team at South Coast Spine Center are providing San Diegans with an advanced form or non-surgical treatment and spinal rehabilitation that is as highly effective as it is unique.

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Achilles Tendon Rupture Henderson, Nevada (NV)

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.


100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call 702-932-9000

For severe trauma injuries like a ruptured Achilles tendon, the for surgery is immediate and urgent. The pain is awful, and the immobility is devastating. Based in Henderson, NV, Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of ruptured Achilles tendons.

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Shoulder Injury Las Vegas, Nevada

 R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.


100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson, NV 89074
Call 702-932-9000

Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD and his team at the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson have the treatments proven to heal shoulder injuries, ease your pain and improve your range of movement. Dr. Grondel specializes in arthroscopic shoulder surgery and is able to treat most shoulder injuries through minimally invasive methods.

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MicroVas Somerset County, New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069
Call (888) 282-1203

If you are suffering from Neuropathy, then Performance Rehabilitation in Somerset County, New Jersey can help you. Neuropathy is a condition where pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, and muscle weakness occur in the extremities. Broadly defined, neuropathy is an abnormal functioning of the nerves. This condition affects over two million Americans. Until recently, there has been little treatment available to patients. Now, there is an alternative/adjunctive treatment to medication, which has a 90% success rate in treating patients for pain stemming from neuropathy.

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Cartilage Repair Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Kenneth Zaslav
Dr. Kenneth Zaslav

Advanced Orthopedic Centers
7858 Shrader Road
Richmond, VA 23294
Call (888) 566-9376

Are you suffering from a meniscus tear, or torn cartilage due to a sports injury? You can find specialized care at Advanced Orthopedic Centers in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Zaslav has committed his education to sports medicine and adds to the Advanced Orthopedic Centers reputation of excellence and their long list of satisfied patients.

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Herniated Disc Elizabeth, NJ

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069
Call (888) 282-1203

Dr. Spiaggia and his team at Performance Rehabilitation want nothing more than to leave their clients feeling satisfied and fully capable of performing activities that once seemed beyond their ability due to their condition. In order to achieve this desired effect, Dr. Spiaggia has combined his expertise with that of a massage therapist and physical therapist, to make certain that their clients receive effective integrative care that encompasses every end of treatment. Patients can receive a multitude of treatments according to what would best treat their individual set of symptoms. Regardless of the degree of complexity of their case, Dr. Spiaggia make it their main objective to develop a treatment plan that would best suit the specific needs of each client.

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Dolor Crónico de Espalda Midtown Manhattan

Dr. Howard Goodman, DC
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.
4 Park Avenue (Btw 33-34th St)
New York City, NY 10016
Call (888) 292-7798

Para el dolor crónico de espalda, su respuesta es Spine Force. El Dr. Howard Goodman en New York City le proporciona alivio a su dolor crónico con un cuidado quiropráctico especializado. El Dr. Goodman ofrece en su práctica una estabilización central exclusiva y altos protocolos de revitalización para asegurar que los pacientes permanezcan saludables después del tratamiento.

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Spinal Decompression in Austin TX

 Austin Chiropractic Center
Austin Chiropractic Center

Austin Chiropractic Center
6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste 117
Austin, Texas 78745
Call 512-371-6936

If chronic back pain or any other conditions alike is the cause for your decrease of satisfaction in life, contact the Austin Chiropractic Center in Austin, Texas and ask if their spinal decompression treatment is a suitable option to help your pain go away

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Chiropractor Bergen County

Dr. David Podell, DC
Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020
Call (888) 319-4510

Dr. Podell employs safe and effective techniques to ease your back and neck pain. As the director of the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Podell and his staff offer comprehensive treatment for the most painful back conditions. Under his care, your health and s

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Spinal Decompression Greenburgh, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath
Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
Call 914-908-5562

Back pain should not be something that prevents you from leading an active lifestyle. If you are not interested in constantly taking pain relief medication or undergoing a surgical procedure, there is a solution out their for you. Spinal decompression therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that has relieved countless New Yorkers of their back pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath at the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester in the area of Greenburgh, Westchester, NY, provides this non-surgical spinal decompression procedure. He is an experienced and highly qualified leader in this field, who can be trusted to bring you back pain relief.

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Manipulation under Anesthesia Orlando, FL

Dr. Matt Mountain
Dr. Matt Mountain

MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
Call 888-232-8152

Stop the pain. That's all you can think about because the pain is so intense, and nothing you've tried has worked so far. That's where Dr. Matthew T. Mountain, DC comes in. At the MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando in FL, Dr. Mountain uses an effective technique called manipulation under anesthesia to help people with critical and chronic back pain find treatment that can give them their lives back.

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Spinal Decompression Portland, Oregon

Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor
Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor

Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton, Oregon 97008
Call (888) 836-8057

When you are suffering from back pain, you want to get to the root of the problem and fix it. Go to Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab in Portland, Oregon for the professionals who will directly stop the underlying pain from common back problems, such as arthritis and degenerative joint disease. Dr. Leif Choi, DC will be healing your pain through spinal decompression therapy, an efficient method that is being used all over the United States Asia, Europe and Canada.

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Chiropractor Back Pain Relief North Eastern San Diego

 South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita, CA 91902
Call 619-342-1270

If you're tired of losing your days and nights to the constant feeling of back pain, then it's time you look for a chiropractor who is fit to handle your case. At the South Coast Spine Center in North Eastern San Diego, Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. is a well qualified professional whose extensive knowledge and delicate nature will ensure that you receive the back pain relief you've been longing for. He can provide you with top quality treatment that involves the use of the latest technology and techniques.

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Sports Medicine/Knee Surgery Westchester, New York

Dr. Howard Luks
Dr. Howard Luks

University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

Are you searching for an Orthopedic Surgeon who can successfully perform knee surgery for you in Westchester, New York? If so, Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD at University Orthopaedics, PC is who you need to get you back on track again. With a highly qualified and trained staff at his side, he will be able to ease your pain and get you back to a normal life again.

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Back Pain New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC
Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020
Call (888) 319-4510

If you are one of millions suffering with back pain, now is the time to do something about it. Dr. David Podell DC, located in New Jersey, can help you live without pain. As the director of the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation, Dr. Podell offers a comfortable environment for healing.

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