Saturday, November 21, 2009

muscle problems

Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders

Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds more >>

Health Advice: Can I Prevent Muscle Loss, or Sarcopenia?

Age-related muscle loss is natural, but you can minimize the damage. more >>

Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors

Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers say more >>

Rx for Fall Foot Injuries

Ignoring pain now can take you out of the game later, doctors say more >>

Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment

Researchers hope to start testing in patients within five years more >>

Side Effects in Statin Users Linked to Gene Mutation

Finding may help tailor treatments to keep patients from stopping meds, researcher says more >>

Health Buzz: Americans Divided on H1N1 Vaccination and Other Health News

Considering the muscles when facing aches and pains; how you can help find the causes of breast cancer. more >>

Health Tip: Why Do I Get Muscle Cramps?

A list of common causes more >>

Autumn Chores Often Hazardous

Take precautions to avoid falls, strains and sprains, experts say more >>

Bad Economy Really Hurts Some Folks

Many Americans blame acute aches and pains on the recession, survey finds more >>

Small Steps May Speed Recovery in ICU Patients

Mild exercise beats bed rest, preliminary study finds more >>

Health Tip: Could It Be a Torn Rotator Cuff?

Here are basic warning signs more >>

Health Tip: Strengthen Your Shoulders

To help prevent injury more >>

Sunlight May Cause Rash in Autoimmune Disease

UV exposure associated with skin inflammation in study of myositis more >>

Muscle Density Linked to Disability

Building strength, expert says, might help keep elderly out of hospitals more >>

Health Tip: Why Do My Muscles Twitch?

Some possible causes more >>

Health Tip: Avoiding Shin Splints

Take it easy if you start to feel pain during activity more >>

Strength Testing Could Reduce Pitching Injuries

Identifying shoulder weakness, preseason training could prevent damage during play, study finds more >>

Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients

People with serious muscle aches showed muscle fiber damage even after halting drugs, researchers say more >>

Even Steroid-Free Bodybuilders Focus on Image

Weight trainers show signs of disorder called muscle dysmorphia, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring

Who's at greater risk more >>

Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile

Seniors who don't socialize regularly risk losing motor function, researchers say more >>

Good Golf Form Can Improve Game and Prevent Pain

Experts offer tips to minimize golf-related injuries more >>

When It Comes to Lifting, the Pros Have Your Back

Techniques used by professional movers can help reduce risk of serious injury more >>

Too Much Cola Can Cause Muscle Problems

Drop in potassium levels may lead to mild weakness or temporary paralysis, study finds more >>

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