Category: Primary Care
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The Study of Happiness
Photo by Javier Allegue Barros on Unsplash Written by LaMar Sheppard, DC, CSCS, QME The Harvard Study of Adult Development is one of the longest-running studies in history. Starting in 1938, this study intended to reveal the factors that contribute to a fulfilling and healthy life during adulthood. Researchers began with 268 sophomores from Harvard…
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Growing to Sleep (1 of 2)
Credit: BrilliantEye Growing to Sleep (1 of 2) Written by LaMar Sheppard, DC, CSCS, QME In 1938, William “Bill” Hewlett and David “Dave” Packard started building electronic devices part-time in a garage. They invented an oscillator used for testing sound equipment and sold eight devices to The Walt Disney Company for the release of Fantasia.…
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Time for Sleeping (2 of 2)
Credit: BrilliantEye Time for Sleeping (2 of 2) LaMar Sheppard, DC, CSCS, QME Sleeping is a dynamic process that consists of integrated stages with each supporting key functions in the body and brain. The stages are broadly divided into two categories: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. 1. NREM Stage…
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Necessary Curves
The human spine illustrates a unique design that contributes to its shape and function. Primary and secondary curves provide flexibility, support balance and distribute the body’s weight. At birth, the fetal spine displays a C-shaped curve before growing and developing in response to environmental inputs. Primary curves include the thoracic and sacral curves. The thoracic…