Chronic pain is front and center these days now that the opioid crisis – the wrong way to manage pain – has been exposed. The reason for this increased emphasis isn't just because opioids have been proven often unnecessary and frequently dangerous, if not deadly, for treating pain; it's also because pain, particularly chronic pain, can be just as dangerous / deadly if not addressed.

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Breastfeeding may be one of the healthiest things a mom can do, with health benefits gained by both mother and child. While the benefits to baby include reduced risk of infection and SIDS, research continues to support benefits for the mother that even include protection against certain forms of cancer.

When kids go off to college, you can only hope the sleep routines you taught them survive late-night study sessions, dorm-room parties and other activities. But even if college students manage to get enough sleep, their grades may still take a hit if their sleep patterns are irregular, suggests research.

Check out a few of the recommended injury-prevention exercises from FIFA ("FIFA 11+") that apply to all athletes, not just soccer players.

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