Is Fibromyalgia Real? Symptoms, Causes & Diagnosis
Fibromyalgia, or fibrositis, affects up to 6% of the world, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association. In the United States, approximately 10 million people suffer from this…
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Esophagus Stretching - Uses and Risks of Esophageal Dilation
What is Esophageal Dilation? Esophagus stretching, professionally known as esophageal dilation or sometimes even pneumatic dilation, is a procedure that dilates (stretches) the esophagus…
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How Long Does Xanax Stay in Your System?
Alprazolam, the generic form of Xanax, was the 21st most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017, with 25,516,329 prescriptions for the drug in that year alone. This medication…
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How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System?
Current data shows that Adderall is the 27th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States, with 24,155,783 current prescriptions filled for this drug and similar prescription…
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How to Get Rid of Canker Sores
One of the most common—and most annoying—forms of mouth discomfort is the canker sore, or aphthous ulcer. While these sores are generally harmless, they can be unpleasant and sometimes…
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Muscular Endurance - What Is It? What Exercises Improve It?
Is muscular endurance the same thing as muscular strength? Not at all. These two concepts may be related, but they aren’t the same.
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What Does "From Concentrate" Mean? Are Juices Healthy?
Ever looked at the back of your orange juice carton and wondered what the phrase “made from concentrate” means? You’re not alone; plenty of people also ask the same question, and even wonder…
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Best Running Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis, or policeman’s heel, affects roughly 2 million in the United States, making it a common source of foot pain. Just what is plantar fasciitis, though? It’s an inflammation of…
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