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 […]
Medical Alert App Helps Save Baby’s Life
A Washington infant is alive today thanks to the heroics of one man and his smartphone. The whole ordeal began one afternoon while Jeff Olson was working his job as an auto mechanic. Olson had his phone nearby when he heard what he described as an Amber Alert-like alarm. Olson grabbed his phone to see […]
Can Running Too Much Lead to Your Death?
New findings published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that you can have too much of a good thing when it comes to running and exercise. According to a statistical analysis of frequent runners, individuals who run 30 miles or more a week have a significantly higher mortality rate than those who run less. Researchers […]
The Dangers of the Ice Bucket Challenge
Despite the overly ominous title of this post, the Ice Bucket Challenge is a pretty safe and fun way to raise awareness and donations for those battling ALS. For those of you who haven’t heard, the Ice Bucket Challenge involves dumping a bucket of ice cold water over your head. Once you complete the challenge […]
Do I Need Knee Replacement? Maybe Not, New Study Finds
A recent study published in Arthritis and Rheumatism suggests that one in three total knee replacement operations may be unnecessary, leading authors to call for a more stringent patient selection criteria. For their study, researchers conducted a five-year analysis of 205 patients who underwent a total knee anthroplasty (TKA) because they were classified as high risk […]
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