A hip fracture can be quite a debilitating injury. It may leave you bedridden and dependent on others for most activities of daily living. A higher risk for developing a hip fracture occurs in the following categories:
More than two-thirds of the human body is composed for water. It is present within our cells, blood, muscles, tissues, and even bone. It is necessary for all body functions and without it we could not survive.
Your feet are the foundation that supports your entire body while standing, walking, and running. Each foot has 3 arches that help you move gracefully with maximum efficiency. The arch on the inside of your foot is the most prominent one.
Did you know the skin redness, swelling, and pain associated with sunburn are caused due to a reaction to the ultraviolet rays from the sun and not due to the sun’s heat?
In the not too distant past, patients with arthritis were advised not to jog as the additional stress could further injure the knee cartilage. However, the results of recent research studies fly in the face of conventional wisdom – running may actually be good for your knees!
Are you overweight, struggle with chronic constipation, have chronic spells of coughing, or lift heavy weights regularly? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you might be prone to developing a hernia.
When compared to women, men live with more sickness and die younger. This is probably because visiting your doctor regularly, getting routine health check-ups, prostate exams, and colonoscopies may not be considered manly things to do.
All diseases begin in the gut” said Hippocrates (father of modern medicine) a long time ago and modern science confirms that all aspects of health even right down to your mood can be influenced by your gut health.
There are few conditions that can impair your quality of life the way arthritis can. Literally, the term arthritis means “joint swelling.” As the condition worsens, it prevents you from participating in activities of daily living and robs you of the simple pleasures of life.
There’s no question that pain can make everyday activities more difficult, but when the pain is in your back, it may also limit your mobility and can become debilitating. Up to 25% of Americans are affected by back pain every year. Lower back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, muscle or ligament injuries, fibromyalgia, and spinal cord injuries are common causes of back pain sending patients to their doctors every day.
