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Migraines and Our Hearts - Friday Is National Wear Red Day

Migraine has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which - like Migraine - is often invisible and misunderstood - so it's fitting that we observe National Wear Red Day.

Sex and Back Pain: How to Have Great Sex Without Discomfort

This may seem like good old fashioned common sense, but talk to your partner about what feels good and which positions feel painful. The other piece of advice is that if something hurts - stop.

Cannabis Boosts Effect of Opioids for Chronic Pain Relief

A new study suggests that adding a cannabinoid to opioid therapy may result in greater relief of chronic pain at lower opioid doses. 

Finding the Best Medication to Treat Low Back Pain

Finding the best medication to treat low back pain requires an in depth evaluation of the individual as opposed to a blanket prescribing habit that is applicable to all.

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Marijuana: Can it Reduce or Induce Anxiety?

There seem to be a lot of news stories about marijuana lately.  The New York Times has reported recently that smoking marijuana does not harm your lungs.

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Name Brand Versus Generic Antidepressants: Is there a Difference?

This question has been on my mind lately after my son's neurologist recommended a name-brand medication to treat his seizures instead of the generic version.

When Your Child with ADHD Lies

As parents we want to believe that our children will always tell us the truth and it is a difficult moment when we realize our child has deliberately lied to us.

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