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[STUDY] Impact of massage therapy on the quality of life of hospice patients and their caregivers: A pilot study

Patient-caregiver dyads were enrolled if patients scored ≥5 on pain, depression, anxiety, or well-being using the revised Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised.


Don’t ‘take it easy’ as you get older: Longer lives are tied to physical activity

Just about everyone knows that exercise is good for you. Some people can even rattle off reasons it keeps your muscles and joints strong, and how it fights off certain diseases. But how many people can tell you the story of why and how physical activity was built into human biology?


Rethinking chronic pain: The Lancet

The Lancet Series on chronic pain debunks a common misconception of chronic pain as an indicator of ongoing injury, requiring suspension of activity.
 
 
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Taking positive action

Taking positive action: How to get reviews for your practice

As a small business, your reputation is vital. You want to make sure that everyone understands that your practice provides high-quality, knowledgeable care. One of the best ways to do this is by using reviews. As many as 88% of people trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. Potential clients are interested in knowing what experiences other customers have had with your company. » Here are some tips.
 
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