Health
Variations on the plank: popular exercise for your core
(HealthDay)—The plank is one of the most popular exercises, surpassing sit-ups and crunches for effective core work.
May 31, 2019
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News tagged with legs
Medical research
Injections, exercise promote muscle regrowth after atrophy in mice, study finds
By injecting cells that support blood vessel growth into muscles depleted by inactivity, researchers say they are able to help restore muscle mass lost as a result of immobility.
Apr 25, 2019
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Health
New limbs, new life for South Sudan amputees
Stephen, 12, romps confidently around the sunlit courtyard, weaving in between wheelchair-bound patients as he plays with the other children, his prosthetic leg barely a hindrance.
Apr 16, 2019
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Cardiology
Space technology can help patients walk around their neighborhood
The countdown and final checklist review happen every morning for Stephen Scott.
Mar 22, 2019
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Health
Stretches for calves, hamstrings and quads
(HealthDay)—Stretching your leg muscles can improve your flexibility and prevent injury. Here are three stretches that you can do every day and at every age.
Mar 11, 2019
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Neuroscience
Cerebral palsy: studying baby steps could lead to better treatments
Understanding the progression from the stepping reflex to independent walking could help find new therapies for children with cerebral palsy (CP) – a movement disability caused by brain damage before, during or shortly ...
Feb 28, 2019
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Genetics
Insomnia-associated gene regions suggest underlying mechanisms, treatment targets
An international research team led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of Exeter Medical School has identified 57 gene regions associated with symptoms of insomnia. Their report, ...
Feb 25, 2019
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Surgery
For adult scoliosis, surgery, other treatments are viable options
For years, spine surgeons have debated the best methods for treating scoliosis in adults. Spinal curvature often results in more back pain, leg pain and other symptoms for adults than teens because adults also can have degeneration ...
Feb 21, 2019
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Medical research
Leg brace with a kickstand could alleviate discomfort for those healing from leg injuries
A comforting innovation for those suffering from a lower-body injury is moving to the market all because one Purdue student wanted to alleviate his mother's discomfort as she recovered from a leg injury.
Jan 25, 2019
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Health
Three conditioning exercises to support your hips
(HealthDay)—To support your hip joints, you need to strengthen the muscles that support them. This can help prevent or relieve hip pain and guard against injury.
Jan 15, 2019
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