You hear “broken heart,” and what do you think of? Sadness, right? Emotional anguish that’s perhaps intense, but treatable with a bar of chocolate and the passing of time. We think of heartbreak as painful, but brief; a condition from which we are ultimately able to recover. And most of…
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If you’ve ever had a pinched nerve, you know it can be one of the most uncomfortable experiences. According to the Mayo Clinic, it happens when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues. The buildup of pressure messes with your nerve function — and that’s where…
Diabetes refers to a group of different diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar, or “glucose.” Glucose is vital to your health: It’s an important energy source for the brain and for the cells in the muscles and tissues. Chronic forms include type 1 diabetes (when the body…
Throughout your childhood, you most likely heard the words, “sit up straight!” from the nagging voice of your parents, grandparents, teachers or siblings. As irritating as it was, maybe they had a good reason for the demand. Good posture can not only help you to feel and appear more confident…
