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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.
Seven exercises for shoulder arthritis
Seven exercises for shoulder arthritis
Source: Medical News TodayArthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the shoulder joints. Performing specific exercises on a regular basis can help relieve the symptoms of arthritis, which include pain and swelling.
Medicine balls: Exercise tools that add fun to fitness
Medicine balls: Exercise tools that add fun to fitness
Source: Medical XpressConsider working out with a medicine ball, an inexpensive fitness tool that's exploding in popularity. This weighted ball helps you develop strength, endurance and even flexibility—and many exercises are done with a partner, adding a fun dimension to workouts.
