Outer Ankle Hurts Only When Sitting: My Solution
Does your outer ankle hurt only after you’ve been sitting for awhile, but then the pain quickly goes away once you’re up and about? There’s a fix that may work for you. […]
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Is It Harder for Doctors to Do Office Exams on Obese Patients?
The health dangers of obesity get much media coverage, but what of the mechanical difficulties that doctors have when performing exams hands-on in the office? Physicians rely heavily on the ability of their fingers to [...]
Can Strong Be Unhealthy? Or is Weak Unhealthy?
“Strong isn’t healthy” is usually spoken by physically weak people, even though being weak is what’s truly bad for the body. But can an unhealthy person be strong? […]
Why You Can’t Get Thin from Long Running Like Marathoners
There’s a reason why marathon runners are so thin but you’re not despite tons of long running sessions. […]
If Humans Were Meant to Run, Why Do Injuries Plague Runners?
If the human body was meant to run, why do so many joggers and runners get all sorts of injuries? This includes “runner’s knee,” shin splints and foot issues. […]
Balance Exercises for 60+: No Pricey or Special Gadgets Needed
Fran Saidel is over 60 and, after falling and injuring herself, discovered some very effective fall prevention balance exercises: no equipment needed. […]
One Great Exercise for Fall Prevention You Can Do Anywhere
If you’re older and worried about taking a bad fall, there’s just one exercise for fall prevention you can do anywhere, says Barbara Bergin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at and co-founder of Texas Orthopedics, Sports & [...]
How to Get a Young Child Fit Enough for Long Walks on Vacation
Are you concerned that your young child won’t have the stamina to keep up with all the walking you’ll be doing on your upcoming vacation? […]
Knees Always Hurt from Running? Causes, Solutions by Doctor
If you experience troubling knee pain during or after running, there are several things you can do to help solve this problem, says a doctor. “Knee pain after running can be caused by a multitude [...]
Can Arthroscopy Prevent a Need for a Hip Replacement?
Hip pain can signal the need for hip replacement surgery—or not. It depends on some factors. […]
Trans Fats: the Killer Among Us: How to Avoid this Food Ingredient
While gun control dominates the news, thousands of Americans every year die at the hands of trans fats in common foods. Trans fats should be banned. Where is the outcry? Trans fats are a poisonous [...]
Can Fibromyalgia Affect Only One Side of the Body?
Fibromyalgia can affect isolated body parts such as the shoulders and neck, but what about literally being on one side of the body, such as affecting only the left leg, left hip area, left shoulder [...]
Should Adults Pick Up Young Children to Comfort Them?
Here’s why an adult should never pick up a child he/she doesn’t know to comfort them. […]
Jammed Toe vs. Broken Toe: What You Should Know
A jammed toe can hurt to high heaven, and the act that jams a toe can potentially break it. So is there a way to tell a jammed toe from a broken one? The pain [...]
How Long Does It Take to Heal a Pulled Quad Muscle?
A pulled quadriceps muscle needs its time to heal, especially if it’s a grade III injury. There are three grades of injury for a pulled quad: I, II and III. […]
