by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 26, 2013 | Health Articles

Doing sit-ups is an extremely effective way to strengthen you core muscles. These muscles help you to maintain a good posture and they allow you to twist and bend. Chronic back pain and disability can occur when these core muscles are weak. However, doing sit-ups alone will not give you that flat stomach and six...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 19, 2013 | Health Articles

Multiple studies have shown that people who are married tend to live longer than people who are single. However, is being married the only factor that determines this, or does the quality of the relationship contribute? A Happy Marriage Leads To Less Stress Another study has shown that those in a healthy, happy marriage lived...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 14, 2013 | Health Articles

One of the most common musculoskeletal problems that a person will face in their lifetime is lower back pain. Nearly 70% of the population will experience low back pain. However, there is some good news! Studies have shown that exercise can alleviate this pain and even something as small as a brisk walk will help...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 12, 2013 | Health Articles

Most people think that the head-sized extension on the top of your car seat is just for resting your head on. However, it is not just a place to rest your head on, it is actually a key safety feature called a head restraint. This head restraint helps to prevent whiplash in the case of...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 7, 2013 | Health Articles

The cost of obesity and the diseases that accompany it cost the government an excessive amount of money every year. Many say that we should make losing weight a public health challenge and allow the money saved to be spent on other health problems. In modern society it is extremely easy to gain weight due...
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