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Back Ache

Debra Murray |

Bad to the Bone: Back Aches and How to Conquer Them You’re in the yard, watering your flowers and enjoying the sun, when suddenly you feel it. A small twitch of pain in your lower back. Your hand flies to your lower vertebrae, as you carefully shut off the water, trying not to move too quickly.   For many people, back pain is sudden and unannounced. It can come and go without reason, making it hard to go about your typical daily routines and sometimes even being severe enough to force you into bed. An aching, painful back can be...

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Breast Cancer Screening

Debra Murray |

The First Step to Prevention is Precaution  Early detection is the best method for preventing the spread of breast cancer. Regular screening is the best method for early detection, and it may detect small cancers that wouldn't be detected by other methods. However, screening methods vary because there are several types of breast cancer and several factors that influence the risk of developing it.     Some cancers are invasive and metastasize quickly while others are non-invasive and may never spread; some small cancers dissolve on their own so you may never know you had one. It's also possible to have...

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Bruises

Katie Hightower |

The “How's" and “Why's" of Bruising Many people experience the encumbrance of bruising. Whether you’ve bumped into something while walking or taken a tumble, you can be at risk for those tender black and blue marks.   Why Do We Bruise? A bruise occurs when the blood vessels underneath the skin break and leak blood into the affected area, showing a purple/blue or green hue. Then the body works to heal that area and reabsorb that blood, causing the bruise to fade.   There are many reasons why bruising can occur. Web MD lists several different factors that can affect...

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