On halloween, we decorate houses and dress up in costumes resembling frightening characters or themes. These scares are fun and temporary; in the case of physical pain, however, fear can be much harder to overcome. When we experience pain, fear can be an...
Protect your posture! After settling into the routine of a new school year, it’s important to make sure bookbags and backpacks are not causing any unwanted pain. The position of bags and backpacks can put joints in compromising and injury-prone positions. These tips...
If you struggle with recurrent headaches, the list of possible causes can be daunting. Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head falls under the broad definition of “headache.” Headaches can be a symptom of a different health problem or caused by temporary...
The marathon is tokened after a legendary Greek messenger who ran 26 miles to announce victory in battle - right before he collapsed and died. Cut to present day, where people run marathons for fun. For fun. Thankfully, death is not a common outcome of long...
Every March, a certain craze sets in: symptoms include increased basketball spectatorship, a little gambling and if you’re lucky, more opportunities to eat delicious food at your local sports bar. Whether you follow your favorite college basketball team all season (Go...
Pain is a normal, healthy process that keeps our body safe. Localized pain is experienced when a part of your body encounters danger or harm. Like an alarm system, the nerves in that area start firing rapidly, alerting the brain to the problem. The brain is in charge...