The Health Benefits of Volunteering

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If you are like most people, you probably recognize that helping others makes you feel better about yourself, but you feel like your life is busy enough without volunteering. It can be difficult to make time for your local charity or community organization, but once you start, you may be surprised at how good it makes you feel.

Low Impact Exercise Options for People with Chronic Conditions

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If you are looking for a way to increase your strength, flexibility, stamina or overall health, one of the best options is an exercise program. There are a multitude of various fitness programs, so some of the initial difficulty lies in choosing  one that is right for you.

Spinal Stenosis recommendations from MIST 2.0

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Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces in your spine and can compress your spinal cord and nerve roots exiting each vertebra. Age-related changes in your spine are a common cause. Symptoms include back and/or neck pain, and numbness, tingling and weakness in your arms and legs.

Communicating with Friends and Family about Your Chronic Pain

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It can be difficult talking to your friends and loved ones about something as uncomfortable as chronic pain for a multitude of reasons. You may be someone who doesn’t want to burden others with your problems, or you may not have the kind of relationship where you can discuss such a delicate topic.