Fractures and falls in seniors can be avoided with prevention techniques, but identifying high-risk individuals isn’t always easy. Doctors can conduct bone mineral density (BMD) scans, but new research suggests that something as simple as age may be just as useful in predicting fracture likelihood. To conduct their study, researchers at Thomas Jefferson University examined […]
Sedentary Epidemic Causing Neck and Back Pain in Kids
Kids will always get injured. After all, kids will be kids. But concerning findings out of Britain found that it’s not monkey bars or rope swings that are causing injuries – it’s iPhones and iPads. According to the British Chiropractic Association, a growing number of children and teens are seeking help for neck or back […]
Obesity in Teens Could Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study out of Italy found that overweight teens may be at a heightened risk to develop Alzheimer’s later in life. According to researchers, obese teenagers were more likely to exhibit the two proteins Aβ42 and PSEN1, which are thought to be predictive of Alzheimer’s disease. Interestingly, the same risk likelihood was not exhibited in […]
Half of All Ankle Sprains Occur While Playing Sports
Nearly half of all ankle sprains occur while a person is playing sports, according to data from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Moreover, basketball is far and away the most dangerous sport for ankle injuries, as more than 40 percent of ankle sprains occur on the hardwood. Here’s a closer look at the data: […]
Running Speed Impacts Knee Stress
New research suggests that the speed at which you run impacts just how much stress you’re putting on your knees. According to a new study published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, you can actually put less stress on your knee by running faster. To test their hypothesis, researchers asked a group […]
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