We all have our "story" when we don't show up at work on any given day; some more valid than others. After all, "My car broke down" or "I had to take my daughter to urgent care" generally come off much better than "I slept in and missed the bus" or "I lost my car keys." Now here's a truly valid reason for work absenteeism, and unfortunately, it's becoming more prevalent throughout the U.S.: chronic pain.

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When people think about heart health, they often think about the heart itself and overlook the fact that the structures that bring blood to and from the heart are equally as important. Just consider the arteries. Fortunately, there's an easy way to keep arteries healthy and prevent the leading cause of heart attack and stroke.

Every night, millions of people have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. Traditionally, this is caused by stress, anxiety, caffeine, a lack of physical activity or overstimulation before bed, as well as by nighttime discomfort or pain. But there is another common cause few doctors consider – a poor diet.

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