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Treating Lower Back Pain Without Drugs or Surgery

January 3, 2019 by Jane Watson

You're worn down by intermittent back pain. It's an unpredictable beast. It can come on so strongly you cannot walk, or sit. At least you think you can't (but read on). In desperation, you consider surgery ÔÇö but this is not always a good move. The evidence of benefit from surgery is weak at best, as a recent Lancet series on lower back pain found. Despite this, plenty of people are still going under the knife. Lumbar spine surgery rates are doubling roughly every 10 years, … [Read more...] about Treating Lower Back Pain Without Drugs or Surgery

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Brain Training

August 8, 2018 by Jane Watson

The theory of brain plasticity is relatively simple: the brain is actually flexible and has a learning capacity at any age. It can be repaired after injury. It can stave off the effects of age associated cognitive decline. Brain function can be manipulated and improved with the right techniques. Unfortunately most of don't put our mind to it. Michael Merzinich an internationally renowned neuroscientist and professor emeritus at the University of California in his book Soft Wired says "Bad … [Read more...] about Brain Training

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