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Prostate cancer is often diagnosed in men in their 50s and 60s, but younger men can experience this as well. About 40% of men diagnosed with cancer are low-risk, and will have “active surveillance” over time, but it should start with a blood test to see the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level. If this...
It is really common for women to have some descent in their bladder, uterus or bowel, and it is not just women who have had babies—this condition can be an issue for women who have never had kids as well. Research supports physiotherapy as a first-line treatment for pelvic organ...
A new study in the British Medical Journal looked at the bone density of elite cyclist and runners, and found that the cyclists had thinner bones than the runners, even though many of the cyclists also lifted weights. The sports we do make our skeletons adapt in different ways over time. Exercise is necessary for...
New research indicates that certain cells found in the fascia communicate directly with the nervous system, each other, and with every other organ in the body. If this is true, this thinking challenges what we thought we knew—the central nervous system may not be the one in control of all of the body systems....
Research has shown that people suffering from lower back pain should focus on just two things: keep moving, and be careful with sitting posture and avoid slouching. There has been more recent research studying if specific directional exercises are more valuable to get rid of pain, or if general stretching and strengthening around the spine...
Pain at the front of your knee is often called patellofemoral syndrome, and can be a nagging ache or a sharp pain that you might feel after exercising or even sitting too long. Over time, your knee might start to hurt during exercise or throughout your day, and may cause you to limit...
With winter comes snow, and with snow comes shoveling. Snow shoveling can be the cause of muscle and ligament injuries, as well as back pain. It should be treated the same way as any sport—warm-up and cool down with some basic stretches and movements to increase your heart rate. 7 Steps...
Ten years ago, research showed that there was no evidence to show that modern running shoes prevented injuries, and such shoes should be considered “unproven technology with the potential to cause harm.” Then in 2009,the rise in barefoot or “minimalist” running created the thinking that more traditional runners were not...
Winter is here, and although it’s not bad yet, we know what is in store for the upcoming months. It’s dark, it’s cold, it’s icy— all conspiring to suck any motivation to keep up your fitness goals right out of your body! But here’s the thing. We know it’s coming, so...
If you’re leaking urine when you cough, sneeze or laugh, it’s no laughing matter—but there is a lot that you can do to help it. It is not normal to leak even if you’ve had kids, nor is it an inevitable part of aging. The muscles of the pelvic floor work...