It’s not uncommon for chronic pain patients to report a difficult encounter with a doctor who was dismissive, short, or short on sympathy. In defense of the doctors, however, remember that the medical system often leaves them little time to properly listen. And patients are not always the best communicators. It’s a bad combination that can lead to unnecessary pain.
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Archive for March, 2009
In its March issue, Health magazine tells about the top ten healthiest fast food chains in the United States.
It examines why they’re healthy, what the healthiest meals are to eat there, and what to avoid. The chains were scored and ranked on such factors as the use of healthy fats and preparations, healthy sodium counts in entrees, availability of nutrition information, and the use of organic produce.
One big surprise: A traditional fast-food chain, McDonald’s, cracked the top 10.
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