For at least some groups of "emerging adults," sleep problems are a predictor of chronic pain and worsening pain severity over time, suggests a study in Pain, the official publication of the International Association for ...
Mar 31, 2016
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An estimated 126.6 million Americans (one in two adults) are affected by a musculoskeletal condition—comparable to the total percentage of Americans living with a chronic lung or heart condition—costing an estimated $213 ...
Mar 1, 2016
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Finland's health ministry on Wednesday urged Finns to occasionally eat their meals standing up in a bid to combat health problems linked to a sedentary lifestyle.
Jun 17, 2015
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A form of talking therapy is a credible and promising treatment for people with chronic low back pain who also suffering from related psychological stress, new research has revealed.
Jun 17, 2015
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People across the world are living longer but spending more time in ill health as rates of nonfatal diseases and injuries - including diabetes and hearing loss - decline more slowly than death rates, according to a new analysis ...
Jun 8, 2015
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A physiotherapy service based on initial telephone assessment has the ability to provide faster access to the service and cut waiting times, a study published today in BMJ suggests.
Jan 29, 2013
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For those suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees or hands, applying topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—in the form of creams, gels and patches—can bring weeks of pain relief, finds a new review ...
Sep 19, 2012
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(Medical Xpress) -- Many Australians are suffering from pain related to treatable musculoskeletal conditions. These can be difficult for primary care doctors to diagnose without further postgraduate training.
Aug 18, 2011
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