Staying Out of the Doctor's Office as Long as Possible

Some days it seems as though we've been handed a birthday card that has "Greetings" on the outside—but an announcement on the inside says, "We're sorry to inform you that the warranty on your body parts expires on your birthday this year."

Unfortunately, as we age our joints increasingly become less flexible, our back snaps when we make a sudden movement, our energy ain't what it used to be, and we generally feel as though we're on a fast track downhill.

But what can you do when your body gets those inevitable aches and pains? And wouldn't it be nice if we could keep minor troubles minor? Together with articles in the Chronic and Serious Illness, Total Nutrition, and Living Fully sections, we want to make your life a little more comfortable.

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