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Samantha Simmons, founder of Curative Orthopaedics, has developed a therapeutic brace designed specifically for sleep. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inHealth

Entrepreneur Develops Back Brace for Sleep

by Stacy M. Brown July 31, 2017October 31, 2020

Samantha Simmons started her Curative Orthopaedics company out of necessity.

Posted inHealth

The Fasting Mimicking Diet Has Many Health Benefits, New Study Finds

by Washington Informer June 26, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Too Much Sitting Raises Death Risk

by Washington Informer January 20, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

You’re Not Disabled. You Eat Junk.

by Washington Informer December 24, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inTechnology

Too Much Texting Bad for Your Spine

by Washington Informer November 21, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Soda May Age You as Much as Smoking, Study Says

by Washington Informer October 23, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

30 Percent of World is Now Fat, No Country Immune

by Washington Informer May 29, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Stressful Relationships May Raise Death Risk

by Washington Informer May 27, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

For Diabetics, Health Risks Fall Sharply

by Washington Informer April 17, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Study: Insomnia Increases Risk of Strokes

by Washington Informer April 4, 2014October 30, 2020

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