By Surena Namdari
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Don't always trust the label; ketone salt supplements may do more harm than good when it comes to athletic performance. Ketone salts are a dietary supplement that "encourage" the body to derive its energy by burning fats. This supplement is meant to promote weight loss, and some...
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Researchers have developed a hydrogel that they believe could help to treat rheumatoid arthritis. A simple yet effective new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may be in sight; researchers have now created a hydrogel that could absorb the excess joint fluid that arises with...
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New research suggests that a little weekly exercise could lower the risk of depression. A new study that examined data from almost 34,000 people has found that as little as 1 hour of exercise each week, regardless of intensity, can help to prevent depression.Depression is a very...
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A hammer toe is a potentially painful deformity of the second, third, or fourth toes, where the toe bends upward at the joint, resembling a hammer.When a hammer toe causes pain, and other treatments fail, surgery may be the only option for correcting the joint. Contents of this...
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Retrolisthesis is an uncommon joint dysfunction that occurs when a single vertebra in the back slips backward along or underneath a disc.Retrolisthesis is the opposite of spondylolisthesis, which occurs when a vertebra slips forward. Retrolisthesis occurs in the neck and...
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Heat exhaustion occurs when the body becomes dehydrated and is unable to regulate its internal body temperature.The condition is not usually considered life-threatening and is treatable with fluids and rest. In this article, we look at the symptoms and treatment of heat...
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New research has delved into the biology behind osteoporosis. Researchers have mapped a cell mechanism that plays a key role in age-related bone loss. They suggest that the results not only shed light on the biology of osteoporosis but should also help to develop new drugs to...
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By strengthening our muscles, we improve our lifespan. New research provides a window into how, on a cellular level, exercise can improve muscle health and, ultimately, exercise capacity, which is "the best predictor of mortality in the general population."A new study published... Page 2 of 141
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