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There is one major impeding force we encounter in our daily lives, that we may not even notice is doing any damage – electronics. Hand-held devices and desktops can cause plenty of grief when it comes to neck and back pain. Doctors have now begun to diagnose teens with “text neck,” a modern spine ailment that has become increasingly common with frequent phone usage. Carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger are also typical conditions seen when it comes to gaming or constant scrolling through news feed after news feed. Our dependence on these devices may have more negative side effects …

Living in Minnesota I think it is safe to say that everybody has experienced cold and numb hands during the frigid winters. While cold weather can make your hands and fingers numb, there could be another underlying cause for the lack of sensation. Fortunately, there are ways to determine whether the cold is the culprit or if it’s something else. When it comes to cold weather, our hands become cold and numb because of decreased blood flow. Our bodies must maintain a very precise internal body temperature to survive. A fluctuation of even a few degrees can have terrible consequences. One …