Health

How to Combat Shoulder Pain

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The shoulders are some of the most complex joints in the body. Their structure (ball and socket) allows for three separate planes of motion (side to side, front to back, and rotating), in contrast to an elbow joint, for example, which is a hinge joint that allows for only one plane of motion. Unfortunately, though, [...]

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Bad Bed-Time Habits

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As much as the posture and chairs we use when we sit and the shoes we wear when we run affect our bodies, our sleeping positioning and beds are important as well; after all, most of us spend at least the same amount of time in bed as we do in our office chairs, and [...]

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Using Braces for the Treatment of Arthritis Pain

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For many individuals who suffer from arthritis, pain is a way of life. The joints that are affected by arthritis feel stiff in the morning, sore by the afternoon, and downright painful in the evening. Arthritis is most common among the elderly, but young people may also be susceptible to it, depending on their habits [...]

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Are Righties Really Better Off?

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If you’re like 90% of the population, you’re right-hand dominant. Unlike “lefties,” the majority of us don’t have to give a second thought when we perform simple tasks such as zipping a coat, taking a picture, using scissors, or switching the gears of a bicycle. Since the equipment used for those activities has been designed [...]

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