Two leg tests may be able to predict a postmenopausal woman’s likelihood of suffering a hip fracture, according to a 15-year study presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research annual meeting. The first test involves standing on one leg for 10 seconds, and the second test requires a person to squat down […]
Refuting a Study Condemning Surgery for Heel Fractures
Last month, Reuters published an article comparing the outcome of surgery versus non-operative care when it comes to heel bone fractures. In their article, researchers claim “surgery by open reduction and internal fixation in patients with typical fractures of the heel bone didn’t improve outcome compared with non-operative care.” They went on to chastise operative […]
Diabetic Foot Infections Decrease…Or Do They?
Medical researchers claim the incidence of diabetic foot infections have fallen by 50 percent over the last 15 years, but are Americans really becoming healthier, or are the statistics simply being manipulated? Back in 2006, diabetic foot infections occurred in an average of 2.3 out of 100 individuals discharged with diabetes-related conditions. In 2010, that […]
Walking Can Reverse Damage Done By Sitting
By now you’ve likely heard the reports that sitting for more than eight hours a day can lead to negative health effects like heart disease, poor blood circulation and stroke. While that information may be scary, researchers say you can prevent the damage by breaking up your seated sessions with short walks. The study conducted […]
Reigning Triple Crown Winner Cabrera Dealing With Bone Spur
Detroit Tigers superstar and 2013 Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera is dealing with a bone spur in his right ankle, which could cause him to miss time during a crucial set of September games. The Tigers currently sit 0.5 games back of the second Wild Card spot and 2 games back of the AL Central […]
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