The Role Stress Plays In Chronic Pain
For chronic pain sufferers, such as people who develop back pain after a car accident, avoiding the harmful effects of stress may be key to managing their condition. This is particularly important for people with a smaller-than-average hippocampus, as these individuals seem to be particularly vulnerable to stress. These are the findings of a study by Dr...
Heavy Loads On The Shoulders Can Cause Nerve Damage In The Hands And Fingers
Trudging from place to place with heavy weights on our backs is an everyday reality, from schoolchildren toting textbooks in backpacks to firefighters and soldiers carrying occupational gear. Muscle and skeletal damage are very real concerns...
High Frequency Stimulation Eases Back Pain
A new device helps reduce severe back and leg pain, significantly improving patients' quality of life, according to research from the Pain Management and Neuromodulation centre at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The technology is a new type of spinal cord stimulation, where small leads implanted near the spinal cord send high frequency electrical pulses...
Exercise- The Wonder Drug
Today, people world-wide are becoming less physically active. As technology becomes more commonplace and mechanized modes of transportation more popular, physical exercise rates continue to drop. Combat these statistics by adding exercise to your daily routine.
The Importance of Lean Protein
At a time of fad diets and health crazes, the importance of protein in a diet is often ignored. According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, low-protein diets often result in a loss of lean body mass.1
Sports Drinks Might Not Cut It
As summer continues to heat up, the perennial sports drink debate is as well. Today, an ever-enlarging market for sports drinks is developing, however many people have gotten lost in the debate.
Caffeine Might Improve Your Athletic Performance
Many people associate caffeine with late nights of work or school, however you might be surprised that this popular drug has many athletic benefits.
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