Health
Sitting tied to raised risk of death from 14 diseases
(HealthDay)—Get up off of the couch: Sitting too much may kill you even if you exercise regularly.
Jul 2, 2018
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News tagged with musculoskeletal disorders
Addiction
Study examines sickness absence from work among abstainers, low-risk drinkers and at-risk drinkers
In a recent study, people who reported not drinking any alcohol over several years were absent from work due to illness more often than low-risk drinkers. The findings are published in Addiction.
Jun 6, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Less physical therapy can be just as effective
The queues for treatment with physiotherapists in Norwegian municipal clinics are often long. Perhaps unnecessarily long. It's a scenario that is probably true across the Western world.
Sep 20, 2017
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Health
Centenarians healthier than previously thought during last years of life
When it comes to aging and healthspan, are centenarians good role models? Or is extreme age inextricably linked with increasing levels of illness? Which diseases most commonly affect people who fail to reach the 100-year ...
Jul 21, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study examines gender differences in musculoskeletal disorders
In a new paper co-authored by Professor Julie Côté, researchers found that differences in gender may explain "susceptibility to developing musculoskeletal disorders when performing repetitive work for prolonged periods ...
Nov 14, 2016
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Health
The anti-slouching chair which creates a positive mental attitude
A desk chair designed by a Nottingham Trent University student discourages office workers from slouching and aims to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Oct 5, 2016
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Health
One in two Americans have a musculoskeletal condition
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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Tennis elbow' usually heals without therapy, study finds
(HealthDay)—Most people with tennis elbow recover without physical therapy and steroid injections, according to a study by researchers in Norway.
Oct 3, 2015
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Diabetes
Increased work disability in diabetes due to comorbidity
(HealthDay)—Among individuals with diabetes, the increased risk of work disability is mainly due to comorbid mental, musculoskeletal, and circulatory disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Diabetes Care.
Aug 12, 2015
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Health
Finns urged to eat on their feet to stay healthy
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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