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What keeps you safer– airbags or seat belts? The correct answer is seatbelts, which is why you’re supposed to wear them whenever you’re in the vehicle and it’s moving. Meanwhile, airbags are there as a sort-of “last resort,” in case there’s a sudden impact. Think of airbags as giant pillows that pop out at you upon impact. They can help “lessen the blow.” Driver safety is important and it has been said that seat belts save...

What is with office chairs? They’re “supposed to be” ergonomically correct, such that they give you great posture… but, inevitably, you go to sit down and for some reason the back of the chair seems way too far back. If you were to sit in a typical office chair, your posture would be as if you were lounging at the beach, leaning way, way back. Office chairs can be so annoying! Did you know most neck pain is caused by the way you sit...

If you’re looking for a snack that tastes great and is good for you, too, then consider dark chocolate. Of course, everything in moderation… but with dark chocolate, at least you’ll know there are several health benefits, making it a worthy indulgence. Considering the average American eats 12 pounds of chocolate per year, and you’re probably one of these people, you should make the majority of those 12 pounds chocolate of the dark...

It’s interesting, isn’t it? Many of the reasons people die in the U.S. can be attributed to risky behaviors they do, like smoking and drinking, as well as things they don’t do, like never exercising and never eating healthy. What if people were to modify their behaviors so they wouldn’t so easily get to the point of no return? Chiropractors typically believe a focus on prevention can truly benefit a community of people. Do you have to...

You’ve probably heard of the term ADHD, but did you know it stands for “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?” Today, ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder of children. It typically starts during childhood and can continue into adulthood. Those with ADHD typically have trouble paying attention. They’re hyperactive, unable to control their impulses, and seemingly unorganized. More boys than girls get diagnosed with...

Emotional stress at holiday time can manifest as pain in the body. So, if you’re worried about having to get together with certain relatives you don’t want to see in person or you’re worried about making sure to buy, wrap and deliver “all the presents to all those people” on time, you might be experiencing low back pain, migraine headaches, etc. How, then, can you celebrate the holidays without stress? Here’s some advice… First,...