All CoverageCardiovascular DisordersGamification, Financial Rewards Boost Long-Term Physical ActivityPatrice WendlingNews5 Min ReadThe benefits persisted among older adults at high risk for major cardiovascular events in the BE ACTIVE trial. An ACC highlight. Cardiovascular DisordersGamification, Financial Rewards Boost Long-Term Physical ActivityPatrice WendlingNews5 Min ReadThe benefits persisted among older adults at high risk for major cardiovascular events in the BE ACTIVE trial. An ACC highlight. Back Pain & Spinal DisordersLow Back Pain Practice Guidelines: Which are Most Practical?Jeffrey J. Bettinger, PharmD; Ramon Cuevas-Trisan, MD8 Min ReadExperts compare recent recommendations from the VA/DoD and World Health Organization for treating low back pain in primary care settings. Back Pain & Spinal DisordersLow Back Pain Practice Guidelines: Which are Most Practical?Jeffrey J. 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AnxietyPharmacist Consult: Mindfulness as a Tapering AdjunctMonica Krishnan, PharmD4 Min ReadWhen a patient asks if mindfulness practice could help her taper off an antidepressant, community pharmacist Dr. Krishnan provides context. AnxietyPharmacist Consult: Mindfulness as a Tapering AdjunctMonica Krishnan, PharmD4 Min ReadWhen a patient asks if mindfulness practice could help her taper off an antidepressant, community pharmacist Dr. Krishnan provides context. AnxietyCan vagus nerve stimulation help with anxiety and other mental health concerns?Alexis Pellek3 Min ReadCristin Welle, PhD, provides insight on this social media trend. AnxietyCan vagus nerve stimulation help with anxiety and other mental health concerns?Alexis Pellek3 Min ReadCristin Welle, PhD, provides insight on this social media trend. AnxietyPharmacist Consult: Magnesium and Other Self-Care Options for AnxietyMonica Krishnan, PharmD4 Min ReadWhen young a woman seeks an OTC supplement to manage her anxiety, community pharmacist Dr. Krishnan suggests magnesium glycinate along with lifestyle changes. Here’s why. AnxietyPharmacist Consult: Magnesium and Other Self-Care Options for AnxietyMonica Krishnan, PharmD4 Min ReadWhen young a woman seeks an OTC supplement to manage her anxiety, community pharmacist Dr. Krishnan suggests magnesium glycinate along with lifestyle changes. Here’s why. Complementary & Alternative TherapiesPhysicians Need to Consider for Acupuncture for Chronic PainJim KlingNews5 Min ReadMultimodal, non-Western therapy can help patients with persistent pain, especially when other treatment modalities fail. Drs. Johnathan Goree and Carrie Hyde share their clinical experience. 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Complementary & Alternative TherapiesPain in Refugee and Migrant PopulationsAvery HurtNews4 Min ReadA systematic review attempts to capture data on pain prevalence and treatment outcomes among displaced persons, including asylum-seekers and migrants. Complementary & Alternative TherapiesPain in Refugee and Migrant PopulationsAvery HurtNews4 Min ReadA systematic review attempts to capture data on pain prevalence and treatment outcomes among displaced persons, including asylum-seekers and migrants. Complementary & Alternative TherapiesCan herbal medications make pain medication less effective?William Amarquaye, PharmDJournal Article3 Min ReadWhen a patient complains of ineffective pain medication, clinical pharmacist Dr. Amarquaye questions use of over-the-counter products. 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