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How Often Does Private Insurance Cover Chiropractic? How Do I Find Out If Mine Does?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Many people benefit from chiropractic care every year, and chiropractic care is frequently covered by private insurance companies. This is a very good thing, since it allows individuals and families who otherwise might not be in a financial position to afford treatment to get the help they need. However, insurers often place significant limitations on where, how often, how long…

How to Maintain and Improve Your Memory

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

No matter how old you are, you’ve probably already had what is commonly referred to as “a senior moment”. It’s not the least bit unusual to occasionally misplace your car keys or walk into a room and forget what you went there for. While this sort of thing is not necessarily a sign of declining memory, some types of cognitive…

Anger and Your Health

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Emotions can have a powerful influence on our health, and anger may be one of the most destructive emotions we have. The results of a meta-analysis of 44 studies that was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that individuals who were initially healthy but who experienced anger on a regular basis had a greater risk…

Health Risks for Frequent Flyers

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Back in the early days of commercial flight, flying was a costly, exclusive and elegant form of travel. People would dress in their best clothes and be treated like celebrities by flight attendants. Most frequent flyers would tell you that those days are long, long gone. Even as air transportation has become far less expensive and more widely available over…

Is it Really Healthier to Live in the Country?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Some decades ago, there was no question that living in the country was healthier than living in the city. Most cities had high levels of crime, pollution and infectious diseases, whereas the fresh country air, open spaces and lack of traffic in rural areas was considered the idyllic way to live. In certain ways, this is still true. However, many…

Prescription Painkiller Addiction—Warning Signs and Prevention

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

It seems that every day we see a story on the evening news about another celebrity who is in treatment for addiction to prescription painkillers. What you may not know is that this type of addiction is a widespread and growing problem for Americans from every walk of life, most of whom will never see their names in a newspaper…

Power Lines, Electromagnetic Fields and Your Health

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

There has been considerable controversy over the past few years about whether or not exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is harmful to our health. Given the conflicting studies, we are not likely to have a definitive answer any time soon, particularly until studies on the effect of long-term, low-level EMFs have been completed. However, the current bottom line on EMFs…

Why Playing is Important at Any Age

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

It was Plato who said “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” Play is important not only for children, but for adults too. All work and no play may “make Jack a dull boy”, but it also makes Jack a worse corporate manager. According to a number of studies,…

How to Improve Your Bone Health at Any Age

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Childhood is the ideal time to build strong bones. However, there are always things you can do—even as an adult—to help keep your bones healthy. And it’s particularly important to do these things as you age. Our bones are in a constant state of being broken down and rebuilt. Until the age of about 30, bone buildup exceeds bone loss….

Recognizing Signs of Depression

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Just about everyone will experience depression at some point in their life. Depression affects about 10 percent of the US population each year, which amounts to 18.8 million people. The World Health Organization indicates that by 2020 depression will be the second leading cause of death after heart disease. Therefore, it is important to recognize the possible signs of depression…

Why Sleep Apnea is a Serious Condition

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

The latest research shows that having sleep apnea significantly increases the risk of death. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects at least 18 million Americans. In fact, sleep apnea is also associated with nearly double the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, as well as early death in men, particularly middle-aged and older men. An obstructed…

Childhood Concussion Dangers

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Concussions arise from an injury to the tissues or blood vessels in the brain. These can occur when the soft tissues are pressed against the bone of the skull, resulting from an impact or blow to the head experienced during a fall or from sports injury. They can also occur from being forcefully shaken. Mild concussions in childhood are common…

Is Barefoot Running a Good Idea?

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

The latest in performance footwear isn’t on display at America’s elite university track programs. Nor will you find it on the pitch at professional soccer games. You won’t see it on the baseball diamond, basketball court or football field either. Why not? Because the most recent innovation in athletic shoes (at least among a small but growing community of hardcore…

The Importance of Hand Washing

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

In previous centuries, the importance of hand washing was not understood, and led to the needless deaths of many millions of people. When performed properly, hand washing is by far the most effective way to reduce the spread of communicable diseases. Up to 25% of women in the 19th century died in childbirth from childbed fever (peurperal sepsis), a disease…

Home Care for Sprains and Strains

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Sprains and strains are not only the result of sports injuries, they can occur when you bend or turn the wrong way when carrying heavy groceries, from gardening or putting more pressure than usual on your joints, particularly the ankles and knees. A sprain refers to torn ligaments, while a strain is the tearing of tendons or muscle tissue. When…

What is Normal Blood Pressure

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Your blood pressure can change on a regular basis, depending on what you are doing, your diet, temperature, overall health, level of stress and the medications you may be taking. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common problem these days, though hypotension (low blood pressure) can sometimes cause problems too. So just what is considered “normal” in terms of blood…

The Dirtiest Places in Your House

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Before setting off on a cleaning frenzy, it’s important to understand that not all germs are created equal. The germs you may find on your keyboard, while numerous, may not be as dangerous as the few isolated germs found on the toilet seat or in your washer. The major zones of filth in the average person’s home are The kitchen…

C-Reactive Protein 101

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

With frequent news coverage of late, C-Reactive protein is a term that has been bandied about in the media – but what is it exactly? Produced in the liver, C-Reactive protein, or CRP, is a protein that is released into the bloodstream as a response to inflammation in the body. High levels of CRP are a cause for alarm, since…

Pedometers are an Inexpensive Way to Get Moving

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Incidental exercise is the physical activity we get throughout the day when we move around. You don’t have to go to a gym, change your clothes or complete a routine. Incidental exercise can make a real difference in your calories burned, especially if done consistently, and a pedometer is an excellent device for measuring it. Of course, a pedometer also…

Do I Really Need to Stretch

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 1 Comments

Stretching is the part of our workout regimen many of us tend to skip. We might say it is because of lack of time, impatience or a feeling that stretching is “pointless.” However it is important that our joints are able to move in various directions with a certain degree of freedom. As our bodies age, we become stiffer and…

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How Often Does Private Insurance Cover Chiropractic? How Do I Find Out If Mine Does?

How to Maintain and Improve Your Memory

Anger and Your Health

Health Risks for Frequent Flyers

Is it Really Healthier to Live in the Country?

Prescription Painkiller Addiction—Warning Signs and Prevention

Power Lines, Electromagnetic Fields and Your Health

How to Improve Your Bone Health at Any Age

Recognizing Signs of Depression

Why Sleep Apnea is a Serious Condition

Childhood Concussion Dangers

Is Barefoot Running a Good Idea?

The Importance of Hand Washing

Home Care for Sprains and Strains

What is Normal Blood Pressure

The Dirtiest Places in Your House

C-Reactive Protein 101

Pedometers are an Inexpensive Way to Get Moving

Do I Really Need to Stretch

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