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Does your back always ache? Back pain is chronic if it continues for more than 12 weeks, impacting 40% of young adults and 50% of older ones. Some of the most effective back pain strategies require no medication. People tend to take inappropriate medications such as muscle relaxants or opioids because some think that behavioural […]
There are many ways a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of developing life-threatening diseases. One of the most beneficial is by controlling chronic inflammation—where the immune system is in a constant heightened state of alert. Although that may sound like a good thing, when your immune system is in overdrive, it releases compounds […]
Burn safety is a foreign concept to most young explorers. One of the most difficult lessons young children learn is that some things—such as stoves, radiators and flickering flames—can be painfully hot. The threat can extend to the entire family if children play with matches or lighters. Take precautions to prevent injuries and dangerous situations. […]
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