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Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro
Study compares traditional versus dynamic chairs during prolonged seated work

Study compares traditional versus dynamic chairs during prolonged seated work

byUniversity of WaterlooA traditional office chair (left) and a "dynamic" chair. Credit: University of WaterlooThose trying to alleviate back pain after long hours of sitting at work m

Study compares traditional versus dynamic chairs during prolonged seated work

byUniversity of WaterlooA traditional office chair (left) and a "dynamic" chair. Credit: University of WaterlooThose trying to alleviate back pain after long hours of sitting at work m
Analgesics plus exercise therapy feasible for knee OA

Analgesics plus exercise therapy feasible for knee OA

(HealthDay)—A combined intervention of optimized analgesic prescription and exercise therapy is feasible and associated with significant reductions in pain and activity limitation in patients with kne

Analgesics plus exercise therapy feasible for knee OA

(HealthDay)—A combined intervention of optimized analgesic prescription and exercise therapy is feasible and associated with significant reductions in pain and activity limitation in patients with kne
Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu
Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo
What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?ByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on December 05, 2020Medically reviewed byMiho J. Tanaka, MDRotator cuff tears are a common injury of the complex should

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?ByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on December 05, 2020Medically reviewed byMiho J. Tanaka, MDRotator cuff tears are a common injury of the complex should
A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study carried out by researchers at Concordia's School of Health provides a new way of looking at the spine. Nowp

A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study carried out by researchers at Concordia's School of Health provides a new way of looking at the spine. Nowp
Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

by Matthieu Quidu and Brice Favier-Ambrosini,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average as

Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

by Matthieu Quidu and Brice Favier-Ambrosini,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average as
Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis): Symptoms and Treatment

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis): Symptoms and Treatment

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis): Symptoms and TreatmentEarly Treatment Can Help ImmenselyByCarol EusticeUpdated on September 28, 2023Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chand

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis): Symptoms and Treatment

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis): Symptoms and TreatmentEarly Treatment Can Help ImmenselyByCarol EusticeUpdated on September 28, 2023Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chand
Muscle health may be informed by activity level rather than aging process

Muscle health may be informed by activity level rather than aging process

byKing's College LondonRepresentative images of myonuclear organization in younger and older untrained and endurance-trained individuals. Representative images of vastus lateralis muscle fib

Muscle health may be informed by activity level rather than aging process

byKing's College LondonRepresentative images of myonuclear organization in younger and older untrained and endurance-trained individuals. Representative images of vastus lateralis muscle fib
Diagnosing osteoarthritis before it appears

Diagnosing osteoarthritis before it appears

by Canadian Light SourceArash Panahifar, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, has helped develop unique imaging techniques to identify

Diagnosing osteoarthritis before it appears

by Canadian Light SourceArash Panahifar, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, has helped develop unique imaging techniques to identify
Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(