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July 22, 2019
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UK health service to use Amazon Alexa to give medical advice

Using Amazon's algorithms, Alexa can answer voice questions from users about common maladies such as the flu or chickenpox with information verified by the National Health Service.


How to think yourself into a fit person

One way to turn an exercise fling into a long-term commitment is to develop an exercise identity.


Eating a bit less reduces heart attack risk, study shows

An international team has found even restricting calorie intake moderately, by people only marginally overweight, can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack.
 
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Pain after surgery: Addressing emotional trauma during recovery

With the advancement of technology and medicine, society is used to, and expects, instant solutions to their pain after medical procedures. This has resulted in an increased demand for narcotics, as well as their over usage. As consequences of the opioid epidemic come to light, the pressure is on health care providers to respond accordingly with standardized prescribing methods. Prescribing medication seemingly reduces pain issues, so it is easy to opt for a pill. But what are the implications? » Read more...
 
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Life West's The Wave

Date: Aug. 16-18
Location: Oakland, CA
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The National Chiropractic Conference

Date: Aug. 22-25
Location: Orlando, FL
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CMCC 15th annual Back Swing '19

Date: Sept. 12
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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