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Chronic inflammation and inactivity may affect age-related changes in gene and protein expression in skeletal muscle

Chronic inflammation and inactivity may affect age-related changes in gene and protein expression in skeletal muscle

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that some age-related changes in gene and protein expression in the skeletal muscles of older individuals may be affected more by physical

Chronic inflammation and inactivity may affect age-related changes in gene and protein expression in skeletal muscle

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that some age-related changes in gene and protein expression in the skeletal muscles of older individuals may be affected more by physical
Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro
Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply, study finds

Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply, study finds

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterExperts credit advances in post-surgical care for lower risk.(HealthDay)—The risk of death from hip- or knee-replacement surgery has dropped substantially in recent ye

Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply, study finds

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterExperts credit advances in post-surgical care for lower risk.(HealthDay)—The risk of death from hip- or knee-replacement surgery has dropped substantially in recent ye
Reducing risk of bone fracture in people with rare genetic disorder

Reducing risk of bone fracture in people with rare genetic disorder

by Ella Funk,Canadian Light SourceSimilar cortical tibial bone microarchitecture in LC and Fbn1C1041G/+mice. Credit:Matrix Biology Plus(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.mbplus.2024.100155

Reducing risk of bone fracture in people with rare genetic disorder

by Ella Funk,Canadian Light SourceSimilar cortical tibial bone microarchitecture in LC and Fbn1C1041G/+mice. Credit:Matrix Biology Plus(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.mbplus.2024.100155
Tips to staying germ-free at the gym

Tips to staying germ-free at the gym

by Robin FosterGoing to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says."Good hygiene prev

Tips to staying germ-free at the gym

by Robin FosterGoing to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says."Good hygiene prev
Knee injections for arthritis? Save your money, study says

Knee injections for arthritis? Save your money, study says

By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay ReporterHyaluronic acid has little effect on pain, none on function, new review states.(HealthDay) -- It's not good news for baby boomers with arthritic knees: Inject

Knee injections for arthritis? Save your money, study says

By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay ReporterHyaluronic acid has little effect on pain, none on function, new review states.(HealthDay) -- It's not good news for baby boomers with arthritic knees: Inject
Body clock study unlocks prospect of treatment for osteoarthritis

Body clock study unlocks prospect of treatment for osteoarthritis

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterDr Qing-Jun MengA University of Manchester biologist has for the first time established that the painful and debilitating symptoms endured by osteoarthri

Body clock study unlocks prospect of treatment for osteoarthritis

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterDr Qing-Jun MengA University of Manchester biologist has for the first time established that the painful and debilitating symptoms endured by osteoarthri
Knee pain goes under the knife following 'game changing' research

Knee pain goes under the knife following 'game changing' research

by University of ReadingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment for chronic pain from osteoarthritis has been trialled following clinical research conducted by the Royal Berkshire Hospital and U

Knee pain goes under the knife following 'game changing' research

by University of ReadingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment for chronic pain from osteoarthritis has been trialled following clinical research conducted by the Royal Berkshire Hospital and U
Researchers uncover key genetic clue in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Researchers uncover key genetic clue in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

byThe University of Hong KongCurrently, the treatment options for AIS are limited to bracing and invasive surgery once the condition has developed. The X-ray photos depict an AIS patient before

Researchers uncover key genetic clue in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

byThe University of Hong KongCurrently, the treatment options for AIS are limited to bracing and invasive surgery once the condition has developed. The X-ray photos depict an AIS patient before
Many U.S. seniors may need better knee arthritis care

Many U.S. seniors may need better knee arthritis care

by Denise MannJust a fraction of older Americans with arthritic knees try physical therapy, pain-relieving injections or other more conservative measures before undergoing knee replacement surgery, ne

Many U.S. seniors may need better knee arthritis care

by Denise MannJust a fraction of older Americans with arthritic knees try physical therapy, pain-relieving injections or other more conservative measures before undergoing knee replacement surgery, ne