Men's Health January 15, 2016 Yoga improves balance and mobility for older people Yoga-based exercise programs can improve mobility among people over age 60 and possibly help prevent falls by improving balance, according to a new review of existing research.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH January 15, 2016 Workouts focused on motor skills may help ease lower back pain Reuters Health - Exercise focused on improving motor skills may work as well for easing lower back pain as other types of physical activity, a recent research review suggests.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH January 13, 2016 Morphine for back pain tied to rapid changes in brain Patients who take morphine pills for lower back pain may experience changes in the volume of the brain's gray matter in as little as a month, a small study suggests.
MEDICAL RESEARCH January 13, 2016 Exercise helps prevent low back pain Back pain is common and difficult to treat, but one effective strategy to help prevent it is exercise, according to a new review.
MEDICAL RESEARCH January 13, 2016 Motion control running shoes prevent injuries in some Runners with flat feet or whose feet roll inward may want to invest in running shoes with motion control to help prevent injuries, according to a study from Luxembourg.
Back Pain January 12, 2016 How to avoid low back pain: exercise and education Shoe inserts, back-support belts and other gadgets aimed at preventing low back pain may be a waste of money.
Obesity January 8, 2016 Symptoms, hospitalizations common after gastric bypass The high rate of side effects and hospitalizations after gastric bypass surgery should make development of new weight loss procedures a high priority, say researchers from Denmark.
Painkillers January 5, 2016 California counties sue drug makers for sparking painkiller epidemic California officials maintain that the prescription painkiller epidemic has taken a heavy toll on their state – and they say that five pharmaceutical companies are to blame.
Women's Health January 5, 2016 DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams A vaginal suppository containing the hormone known as DHEA is a good alternative to estrogen for treating vaginal issues related to menopause, according to a new trial.
Surgery January 4, 2016 More patients may be able to safely shower after surgery Many patients may be able to shower just two days after their operations without increasing their risk of infections around the incision site, a recent study suggests.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH December 31, 2015 Bullying during teen years linked to health problems for adults Bullying during adolescence may be tied to health problems that follow teens into adulthood, a Canadian study suggests.