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Is it possible to create a new personal reality? So-called unscripted television shows say you can – "The Biggest Loser" being one of the more

Did you know that drinking too much soda or other carbonated beverages could interfere with calcium absorption – a problem that could eventually lead to

Some people do all the right things and still develop serious health problems. Others flaunt their bad habits and are able to live long lives,

We all know people who get up with the first rays of the sun. Some people wake up even earlier, bouncing out of bed before

In this 200th anniversary year of the birth of Henry David Thoreau, each of us can increase our health and well-being by applying his guidance

Everyone knows the old adage that declares "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This time-honored wisdom certainly makes sense. We wouldn’t

Long ago and far away, a fourth-grade teacher told a student to "stand up straight – you look like a pretzel". The unthinking adult only

The recent school year has long been over, but the echoes of learning, striving, and achieving persist. We may, if we choose, apply these remembrances

Here’s an all-too-common situation. You develop low back pain that lasts for more than a few days and you’re uncomfortable enough to go see your

A 30-year-old mom bends over to pick up her four-year-old and feels a sharp stabbing pain in her lower back. A 60-year-old man bends over

Most chronic joint-related problems involving the hip, knee, and ankle 1,2 can be successfully managed with conservative treatment. Surgery for such conditions is typically a

The numbers of individuals undergoing total hip replacement and total knee replacement are increasing significantly. 1 Annual rates in the United States for total hip