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Brain Games: Which Types of “Mental Calisthenics” Really Help Us Age Better? Medical science has given the healthcare community the knowledge and tools to extend life in ways that would have seemed like science fiction a generation ago. But, believe it or not, these modern miracles also pose a challenge—the possibility of life without quality […]

Alcohol and Musculoskeletal Health If you have ever broken or fractured a bone, you know how painful it can be. You know, too, that it can take a long time to heal. One thing you may not be aware of, however, is that alcohol can affect the rate at which broken bones heal. A new […]

Best Exercises For Preventing Shin Splints Although you may have heard the term before, you may not know exactly what a “shin splint” is. It’s a common term for painful inflammation at the front ofthe tibia caused by strenuous activity. Medical professionals refer to it as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). The following exercises will […]

What is “Cervical Radiculopathy”? In layman’s terms, cervical radiculopathy is known as a “pinched nerve” located in the area of the cervical vertebraethe part of your spine around your neck). It involves damage to a nerve or the disturbance of nerve function, which can lead to pain and disability. The nerve roots in the area […]