Newsflash: Acupuncture works! A Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center study of almost 18,000 patients found that acupuncture helped treat chronic pain, compared to both no acupuncture and a sham version. (In other words, it’s more than a placebo.)

Chronic pain can drain us of energy, makes us look older and more haggard, and even contribute to depression. If you’re interested in trying acupuncture out, look for a recommended practitioner in your area. It’s worth feeling five years younger!

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