A study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report suggests that arthritis worsens symptoms for other chronic health issues. While the relationship was previously known, researchers say just how much of an impact arthritis has on other conditions was under-appreciated, and they suggest the findings should impact treatment strategies. “[People with arthritis and one or […]
Diabetes Rates Soar 45 Percent Worldwide
The global diabetes rate has risen by 45 percent over the last few decades, according to new research published in the British medical journal The Lancet. Over the years, diabetes rates have soared in rich countries, but now it appears that poorer, third world countries are following suit. Type 2 diabetes accounts for the vast majority of […]
Predicting Fracture Risk in Older Adults
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 […]
Desk Workers Should Walk 2 Hours a Day
Findings published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggest that workers who work at a predominantly desk-based job should strive for 2 hours a day of standing or strolling during working hours. It’s not always easy to fit standing and walking time into your day, especially when you do most of your work at […]
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 […]
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