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5 ways to maintain a healthy spine!

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From spinal stenosis and herniated disc to strained muscles, it may take some time to diagnose as well as treat the causes of back pain. Spinal cord health is an essential for the body as it provides support to the body. An unhealthy spinal cord can result in various complicated problems. Given below are 5 important exercises in order to maintain a healthy spine: 1.       Working out on core muscles can help you to maintain a healthy and fit spine. Your core muscles include the muscles of your lower back and abdominal muscles. These muscles together render support to your spine. So working out on them can result in a healthy spine. 2.       Regular walking or jogging can also give you a strong spine. All age groups can do regular walking or brisk walking to maintain a healthy spinal cord. Daily walking can help in recovering from various spinal problems as well as spinal stenosis. 3.   ...

5 ways to prevent Meningitis

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Meningitis – it is a condition when an individual experience inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes, mostly caused by an infection. We cannot prevent all the forms of Meningitis, but few measures can help us to lower the risk of getting infected by bacteria and viruses as well as reduce the chances of getting this nasty disease. Besides, making sure that your vaccinations are up-to-date, there are other ways to prevent meningitis such as by practicing good hygiene and keep yourself generally healthy. ·          Avoid sharing  personal items Meningitis can be transferred when you come in contact with throat or respiratory secretions such as sputum, saliva, and nasal mucus of an infected person, either through sharing personal items or kissing. Spreading of meningitis can be prevented by not sharing personal items, including straws, toothbrushes, water bottles, drinking glasses, silverware, li...