If you do end up with achy muscles after a workout, your best bet is to stretch and keep hydrated. Ever woken up the day after a workout and wondered what you did to deserve such pain? I’m talking about soreness. That pain can stem from several sources, and understanding what’s behind yours will help...
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How do free radicals affect the body?
Free radicals are unstable atoms that can damage cells, causing illness and aging. Free radicals are linked to aging and a host of diseases, but little is known about their role in human health, or how to prevent them from making people sick. What are free radicals? Free radicals are thought to be responsible for...
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Foodborne illness is often avoidable
Each year, Americans develop more than 50 million cases of foodborne illness. While some are caused by eating out, others originate in home kitchens. Still more result from contact with someone already infected. “It’s one of the most common things we see,” said Dr. Ross Rodgers, an emergency medicine physician at Penn State Health Milton...
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Tai chi may help prevent falls in older and at-risk adults
An analysis of published studies indicates that tai chi may help reduce the number of falls in both the older adult population and at-risk adults. The findings, which are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, offer a simple and holistic way to prevent injuries. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice focused on...
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Hyposmia: What you need to know
Hyposmia is a medical term describing at least a partial loss of the sense of smell. This condition can be both upsetting and dangerous when it occurs. Estimates suggest that 2 million people or 12 percent of adults in the United States have this syndrome and other disorders that affect their ability to taste and smell. When people think...
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From the two-handled teapot to the tap turner: 10 gadgets to help you tackle arthritis
Around ten million Britons have some form of arthritis and live in pain Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can be extremely painful and worsen over time, leading to reduced strength and flexibility in the joints But a range of spcialist products and gadgets claim to ease the pain Around ten million Britons have some form...
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Cut out sugary drinks to prevent type 2 diabetes, study finds
An international study led by ANU has bolstered the global campaign for a sugar tax, finding thousands of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented every year in Thailand if people stopped drinking sugary drinks every day. The results come from the Thai Cohort Study from 2005 to 2013, which involved a nation-wide sample...
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What’s to know about rhabdomyolysis?
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which skeletal muscle tissue dies, releasing substances into the blood that cause kidney failure. Rhabdomyolysis is usually caused by a specific event. This is most commonly injury, overexertion, infection, drug use, or the use of certain medications. The condition is fairly rare, with roughly 26,000 new cases in the United States each...
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Fifteen possible causes of abdominal pain
Abdominal pain refers to discomfort in the space between the chest and pelvis. Most cases of abdominal pain are mild and have a variety of common causes, such as indigestion or muscle strain. Symptoms often resolve quickly on their own or with basic treatment. Abdominal pain, especially with severe or chronic symptoms, can also be...
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Immunotherapy for prostate cancer: What you need to know
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in American men. The condition affects 1 in 7 men during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Traditional treatments for prostate cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. However, there are emerging therapies that have shown promise in treating prostate cancer. An example is immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is a...