The study was small, but the results lined up with what many health care professionals have been saying for years: youth athletes who specialize in a single sport may be at a higher risk for injury.In a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine (Prevalence of Sport Specialization in High School Athletics: A 1-Year Observational […]
Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. The hips, knees, hands, and spine are the most commonly affected joints. Arthritis is not a single disease but an umbrella term that includes a variety of different types. Some of the more common examples are osteoarthritis, […]
Female athlete triad is a condition that involves an imbalance among three factors: Energy available for physical activity. Quality and strength of bones. Menstrual cycle (periods). The risk of developing the triad has increased with the high demand that athletics place on the female body. In addition, societal pressures for performance and image can contribute. For […]
Hip fractures in older adults can result in loss of mobility. This type of fracture also can lead to significant medical expenses. But a 2014 study published in the American Journal of Public Health offers hope. It suggests that four hours of walking each week can greatly reduce hip fracture risk later in life. The study looked at nearly […]
To combat afternoon slumps in enthusiasm and focus, take a walk during the lunch hour. A new study finds that even gentle lunchtime strolls can perceptibly — and immediately — buoy people’s moods and ability to handle stress at work. It is not news, of course, that walking is healthy and that people who walk […]
Read Time: 6 minutes What Is Hip Impingement? Hip impingement, or femoroacetabular impingement, involves a change in the shape of the surface of the hip joint. It can lead to stiffness, pain, and damage of the tissue and/or bone. It most often occurs in young, active people. Conditions that cause hip impingement can be present at […]
Osteopenia is a condition that begins in people who lose bone mass, and this results in weak bones. It is associated with low-calcium diets, smoking, age-related hormone changes, certain diseases, and medications. Women over 50 face higher risks of developing osteopenia and those diagnosed with the condition are at increased risk of developing osteoporosis, a serious medical condition […]
If black-legged ticks—also known as deer ticks—are infected with a certain bacterium (Borrelia burgdorferi), their bite can transmit Lyme disease. Symptoms of Lyme include headache, fever, chills, fatigue, and muscle aches in the early stages. But if left untreated, it can cause more serious neurological symptoms, like nerve pain or a form of temporary facial […]
Restrictions are lessening more and more and people are looking to get active and enjoy the warm weather. That’s all good news, but if you had a long break from activity because of the pandemic or otherwise, your body might not be ready to jump right back in. Here are a few tips to help […]
The fitness industry has long led us to believe that “more is more.” This means that if you’re looking to get stronger, you might think that committing to two-a-day workouts is the fastest and easiest way to do it, but that’s not the case. It is possible to go too hard—which can backfire, and prohibit you from […]
