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Despite the nation’s alarming opioid epidemic, a new survey has found that Americans prefer a nondrug approach to pain treatment.

A busy lifestyle and cooler weather can take a toll on the body, especially for those who suffer from chronic aches and pains. Whether the cause of your pain is due to injury, stress or poor sleep, there are many ways to feel better while avoiding future pain.

Want to make resolutions you’ll keep this new year? Think simple, sustainable changes. Follow these four steps for a healthier you, inside and out.

The most common injuries in skiing happen to the lower limb, most commonly the knee. The introduction of releasable bindings has decreased the rate of leg fractures by 90 percent in the past 30 years, but knee sprains (including ACL and/or MCL tears) are on the rise accounting for about 30 percent of all skiing injuries.

Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially for those living with diabetes. Everyone can have conflicts finding the right balance of partaking in healthy habits, such as exercise, eating well and even keeping your teeth and gums clean. From stress to self-care, life can be up and down when you’re living with diabetes.

Fall means not only shorter days and colorful leaves, but also the season of open enrollment for health insurance for most Americans.

One in two women over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture caused by osteoporosis in her remaining lifetime. Despite its prevalence, there are many myths and misconceptions about this “silent” disease. These myths may be a reason why osteoporosis is underdiagnosed and undertreated.

The flu can come out of nowhere, hitting hard and bringing high fevers, coughing, muscle aches, headaches, chills and fatigue — lasting anywhere between a few days and a few weeks. It’s no wonder that in a recent survey 86 percent of parents admitted they are annoyed when others send their sick kids to school or daycare. But what constitutes good illness etiquette?

With some experts calling sitting the new smoking, many of us who work in an office setting are rightly concerned about the effects of a sedentary lifestyle on our health. Fortunately, you can make smarter, healthier decisions if you know about the risks of sitting at a desk all day long.

Now that the kids have been back to school for a month, is your son or daughter complaining of back or shoulder pain? If so, their backpack could be the cause.

A diagnosis of heart failure can be devastating, especially for those without a support network. But it turns out dancing — whether it is ballroom, tap or line dance — might be a key to living better and longer.

With the weather cooperating, there’s no end in sight to the local running season. However, one thing that could shorten your season is a common running-related injury.

As we “fall” back into our regular routines, we don’t always realize the impact the weather has on our health. For most, feeling the crisp fall air while walking and enjoying the changing colors is a welcome and enjoyable activity, so many of us are looking forward to an active outdoor season.

A recent systematic review concluded that arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee disease (including arthritis and meniscal tears) did not result in lasting pain relief or improved function. As a result, panelists strongly recommend against arthroscopy for patients with degenerative knee disease.

The end of summer is a good time to re-establish healthy habits and back-to-school routines. In addition to dental checkups and annual physicals, pediatric medical specialists recommend adding a scoliosis screening to back-to-school checklists.

Modern medicine leans heavily on antibiotics, which are intended to kill harmful germs in your body. But over time, germs can become resistant to the tools we use against them. What do we do when our medicines don’t kill off germs?

A recent study in the journal Medicine Science in Sports & Exercise adds to the ever-growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of exercise. In addition to the plethora of physical benefits, it was found that moderate-to-vigorous exercise can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 36 percent, as reported in Time (Exercise Keeps the Brain Young: Study – December 29, 2016).

Whether you are approaching your golden years or are caring for a parent or other family member who is aging, begin considering your options early. This way, when extra care becomes necessary a plan is already in place.

Summers are hotter than ever before, with recent research showing a significant increase in the number of extreme heat events across the country. While we love spending time outdoors in the summer, a fun day under the sun can quickly turn dangerous if you don’t take a few precautions.

Getting healthy can sometimes feel like an impossible feat, and you don’t always know where to start. It’s important to begin with simple steps that will become habits. Before you know it, they will be a part of your everyday routine and you’ll see benefits soon.