Melissa Anne Dennis ATC, PTA

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• What Exercises Prevent Shin Splints?

  Shin splints hurt, and if you do not take them seriously, it starts to hurt so much that you have to stop your sport or whatever physical activity you are doing. You will experience pain along the inner aspect of the shin bone, which is initially mild and only present at the end of your exercise or...

• How Keeping a Simple Food Log Can Help Manage Crohn's.

  Even though millions of people suffer from Crohn's, the disease is a very personal one. Eating a special diet can help symptoms stay under control by avoiding aggravating foods. But what kinds of foods and ingredients should be avoided? Unfortunately, this answer may be different for anyone living...

• What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Silent Reflux?

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• Breastfeeding Does Not Affect A Mother's Sleep Cycle

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• Nurse Scientists and Nurse Engineers Pioneering New Territory in Patient Care

  In the field of healthcare, nurses provide a unique perspective on policy-making and the best practices since they come in contact with patients most often. However, that is just the beginning.Nurses are also trailblazers in the areas of research and innovation. They bring with them the wisdom that...