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Why static stretching may not be as effective as you think
Why static stretching may not be as effective as you think
Source: Medical XpressFor a decade, the research has been clear: static, hold-the-pose stretches prior to athletic activity diminish performance and might even open athletes up to injury.
The 7 Best Tennis Elbow Braces to Buy in 2018
The 7 Best Tennis Elbow Braces to Buy in 2018
Source: Very WellfitYou don’t have to play tennis to develop tennis elbow. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition where you develop tears in tendons that attach your forearm muscles to your elbow. It is a painful issue that is caused by repetitive use of the forearm.
BMI may mediate inverse link between fiber intake, knee OA
Many diseases increase the risks of hip fracture surgery
Source: Medical Xpress(HealthDay)—The inverse association between fiber intake and the risk for incident symptomatic knee osteoarthritis may be partially mediated by body mass index, according to a study published in the December issue of The Journal of Nutrition.
Many diseases increase the risks of hip fracture surgery
Many diseases increase the risks of hip fracture surgery
Source: SciencedailyParkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, alcoholism and mental health disorders increase the risk of surgical complications after a hip fracture surgery, a new Finnish study analysing nationwide registers finds. 4.6% of all hip surgery patients and 10% of total hip replacement surgery patients experienced surgical complications within three months following their surgery.
Exercise may prevent heart attacks in otherwise healthy people
Exercise may prevent heart attacks in otherwise healthy people
Source: Medical News TodayHeart disease remains the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States, responsible for the deaths of around 610,000 people each year.