Health

Stabilize those stability ball workouts

(HealthDay)—For fun and fitness, it's hard to beat the value of a stability ball. You can do exercises to strengthen muscles, improve balance and increase flexibility.

Health

It's crunch time

(HealthDay)—Toned abs don't just look great, they're also vital for good posture and avoiding lower back pain.

Parkinson's & Movement disorders

Laser shoes prevent 'freezing' in Parkinson patients

Freezing of gait, an absence of forward progression of the feet despite the intention to walk, is a debilitating symptom of Parkinson's disease. Laser shoes that project a line on the floor to the rhythm of the footsteps ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

The psychological impact of incontinence

We rarely hear or speak about incontinence. But the condition – the involuntary loss of urine or faecal matter – is frighteningly common.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Behavioral treatment can help control incontinence

Dear Mayo Clinic: For the past few years, I've noticed that, when I cough or sneeze, I sometimes leak a small amount of urine. Twice in the past month, I had this happen without warning. And, instead of it being a small leak, ...

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