Why Bed Rest Is Not Better for Your Bad Back

Doctors thought that by allowing the pain level to subside, a short course of bed rest could give you a jump-start on the healing process. Here's why that's not the case.

Avoid Bed Rest for Your Back Doctors thought that by allowing the pain level to subside, a short course of bed rest could give you a jump-start on the healing process. Here's why that's not the case. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT 6 Sex Tips for Back Pain Sufferers  MORE 10 Best Back Pain Stretches and Exercises  MORE 15 Natural Ways to Ease Back Pain  MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

Will the New Tax Bill Affect Your Health Insurance?

You may be wondering whether the GOP tax bill will affect your health insurance. While not much will change, here's what to know.

The New Tax Bill and Your Health Insurance You may be wondering whether the GOP tax bill will affect your health insurance. While not much will change, here's what to know. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Why Some Diseases Are Making a Comeback  MORE Health Care for the Homeless  MORE 3 Ways to Tell If Your Doctor Has a Patient-Centered Focus  MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

Do I Need the Pneumonia Vaccine?

Pneumonia causes over 50,000 deaths in the U.S. every year, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Pneumonia Vaccine: Do I Need It? Pneumonia causes over 50,000 deaths in the U.S. every year, according to a report from the CDC. Should you consider getting a vaccine? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Mycoplasma or Walking Pneumonia: What to Know  MORE What You Need to Know About Live Virus Vaccines  MORE What Is a Lower Respiratory Infection?  MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

What You Should Know About America’s Staggering Opioid Epidemic

Over the past two decades, thousands of people died from unintentionally overdosing on prescription or illicit painkillers, and millions more became addicted. How has this happened?

The Opioid Epidemic Over the past two decades, thousands of people died from unintentionally overdosing on prescription or illicit painkillers, and millions more became addicted. How has this happened? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT What You Need to Know Before Taking Fentanyl  MORE How Physical Therapy Can Help Fight the Opioid Epidemic  MORE Kratom for Pain: Can It Fight the Opioid Crisis?  MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.