A lot of people grow up hearing a similar message: aches and pains are just part of getting older. Maybe it starts with a stiff back in the morning, sore knees after a busy day, or a shoulder that never quite feels the same after an old injury. That idea is common, but it's not always accurate. Gett…

I ain't lyin’, y’all. My Momma’s doctor called her in a prescription from Six Flags, on a weekend because Mom was able to shoot her a quick text about her symptoms! Here’s how it normally works: (You probably know this rigamarole.)I feel sick. I call the doctor's office. I wait, press three, then le…