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Injury Prevention & Treatment
3 Tips to Avoid the ER Due to Common Mistakes at The Gym
By
Jane Farrell
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As 2017 comes to a close, it’s only natural that we’re starting to think about getting fitter, healthier, more mindful, … Read More→
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Health & Fitness
Injury Prevention & Treatment
"My Back Is Killing Me": What to Do
By
Jane Farrell
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Back pain affects millions of adults – in any three-month period, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about … Read More→
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Exercise
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Mind & Body Wellness
Stuck Inside? Exercises to Do at Home
By
Jane Farrell
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The snowy season is upon us – but you can still exercise even in the middle of a blizzard! Here, … Read More→
Exercise
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Bike Helmets Reduce Severity of Injuries
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If you’re heading out for a bracing fall bike ride, don’t forget to wear a helmet. Helmeted bicycle riders have … Read More→
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Aging Well
Exercise
Health & Fitness
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Senior Health
Well-being
Bicycle Injuries and Older Riders
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In recent years, the incidence of bicycle-related injuries has more than doubled, according to a new study led by researchers … Read More→
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Injury Prevention & Treatment
The Dangers of Texting While Walking
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Texting while walking and being cognitively distracted may significantly affect the way a person walks, resulting in a more cautious … Read More→
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Injury Prevention & Treatment
Taking Care of Sprains and Strains
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Editor’s note: Sprains and strains are common injuries that can cause a surprising amount of pain and harm. Here, from … Read More→
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Older Athletes Return to Sports After Rotator Cuff Repair
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Outcomes following the arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears in older athletes appears to be successful a majority of the … Read More→
Friendship
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Tips for Cell Phone Courtesy Month, July 2015
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The cell phone is one of the greatest inventions of our time, but as the cell phone has evolved into … Read More→
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Fireworks Safety Tips for the Fourth of July
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Fireworks on the Fourth of July are as American as apple pie. Carol Cunningham, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at Akron … Read More→
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Injury Prevention & Treatment
Boating Safety Tips for Summer
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Summer is coming, and so is the boating season. Whether you’re taking to the water in a canoe, kayak, … Read More→
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Injury Prevention & Treatment
A Lifesaving Car Alarm
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Fatigued drivers may someday get lifesaving help from an in-car alarm that sounds when sensors detect an imminent crash, researchers … Read More→
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Cold Comfort: Snow Shoveling Tips
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Here are some tips for staying safe and healthy while fighting the elements and shoveling the driveway and walkways. Keep … Read More→
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Watch Out for Hypothermia: The "Indoor Cold"
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Almost everyone knows about winter dangers for older people such as broken bones from falls on ice or breathing problems … Read More→
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Injury Prevention & Treatment
Don't Get Bitten by Frostbite
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When the temperature dips below freezing, it’s critical to protect your skin from cold-weather health risks. Frostbite occurs when the … Read More→
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Exercise
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Advice from Mayo: How to Shovel Safely
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Shoveling snow can be good exercise, but it’s been linked to heart attacks as well. If you, like millions of … Read More→
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Injury Prevention & Treatment
Medical Care
ThirdAge Health Close-Up: I Fell and Dislocated My Shoulder
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By Sherry Amatenstein, LCSW
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Exercise
Health & Fitness
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Debunking Injury Prevention and Treatment Myths
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By Sondra Forsyth
