Archive for May, 2012
Chiropractic Before Spine Surgery for Chronic Lower Back Pain
If you think you need surgery for your lower back pain, you should try conservative care like chiropractic first. This is the recommendation of guidelines published by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan. These guidelines state that candidates for spine surgery must first complete “a 3-month course of conservative management that included physical [...]
Lots of TV May Harm Kids’ Diet
TV can be a great source of entertainment for kids and adults alike, but a recent study done at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development shows that children who watch a lot of TV have poorer diets than those who don’t. The study shows that ”the more TV you watch, [...]
For Healthier Eating, Keep Fruits, Veggies Within Reach
College students typically have a pretty poor diet, but studies have shown that can be changed with a few simple tweaks. A recent study shows that putting fruits and vegetables within easy reach makes college students more likely to eat them. “Students also ate more fruit when it was made clearly visible to them, according [...]