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How to Approach the Allergy Season in Atlanta
Many people suffer from seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis. According to 2015 data from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), this condition impacts 8.4% of kids and 8.2% of adults. How can you best approach the...
Nutrition for Neuropathy
Neuropathy, or neuritis, is experienced by approximately 20 million people in the United States, including 8 percent of those aged 56 and above. As with many diseases, what you eat can have a huge impact on the pain of neuropathy and the extent to which it develops....
Enough is Enough: When to See a Headache Specialist
Deciding when to go see a headache specialist can be confusing. You do not want to put in the time and effort for a healthcare appointment if you do not really need one. On the other hand, you do not want to avoid seeing a doctor, allowing symptoms to worsen and your...
How to Keep Your Weight Loss Resolution This Year (Seriously)
If you are currently obese, you may wonder how likely it is that you will return to a healthy weight. A study conducted by researchers at two London institutions sought to answer that question. The study's team looked at a randomly selected group of electronic health...
Do Compression Socks Work for Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins, swollen and twisted, typically arise just beneath the skin's surface. The legs are where they most commonly form. Issues that can arise because of varicose veins are skin ulcers, blood clots, and mild to moderate pain. In order to keep blood directed...
Causes of Hip Pain (and What to Do About It)
There are three main triggers of hip pain: osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis. But no matter what you call it, you just want it to go away. Different treatments work for different causes, so check out this handy guide that shows you when you can treat pain at...
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Why is Chronic Pain Worse in Winter?
If you're like many people living with chronic pain, you feel worse when the cold weather sets in. While there's not as much scientific evidence as you'd think that connects weather changes and chronic pain, some studies have shown slight associations between pain and...
Suffering from Fibromyalgia? How to Cope
One of the most common chronic pain disorders, fibromyalgia affects more than five million people in this country. It is also the second most common condition affecting the bones and muscles. Unfortunately, it's also quite frequently misdiagnosed and misunderstood....
Ways to Lose Weight in Winter
Winter is on its way and with it, holiday meals, candy, pies, and temptation at every turn. The weather gets colder and the days get shorter, making it more difficult to get outdoors and easier to stay on the couch. So how can you lose weight in winter? Well, keep in...