Arthritis & Rheumatism

Why you shouldn't be afraid to start running after middle age

As someone who started marathon running in midlife, I know how many aches and pains (and doubts) you can have if you take on the challenge to start running at an older age. But as an orthopedic surgeon who has replaced thousands ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Video: Aging and the benefits of exercising

Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in your body as you get older and contribute to age-related ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Impacts during everyday physical activity can slow bone loss

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that the bone mineral density at the femoral neck decreased, but the structural properties were maintained or even slightly improved during a year-long multicomponent ...

Medications

ADHD drugs delay bone healing in children, researchers report

Children taking psychostimulant drugs prescribed for psychiatric disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who experience a common childhood fracture take longer to heal than children who don't take ...

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