Stability ball gains ground in fitness and therapy
The stability ball also known as Swiss or fitness ball comes in many colors and sizes. Trainers say it strengthens core balance and engages postural muscles while studies show crunches on the ball activate more abdominal muscles. Therapists use it for back knee stroke and head injury rehab and some offices replace chairs with the ball in daily work. Pregnant women in labor use it to ease pain and aid labor progress.
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Amy Bertrand
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Bob Eckert
Becky Vitale
Missouri Bone & Joint Center
St. Louis
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Vitale
Ball Sit and Other Exercises With the Exercise Ball
A trainer from the O Fallon Missouri YMCA outlines ball based moves to tighten the abs and improve balance. Exercises include Ball Sit Reverse Leg Curl Jackknife Supine Bridge Hip Extensor Pec Flys Push Up On The Ball Abdominal Crunch On The Ball and Balance On Ball with variations for harder effort and safer balance.
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Bob Eckert
O'Fallon
YMCA
Fibrocystic breast disease misnamed but common
Dr. Paul Donohue explains fibrocystic breast changes are usually harmless but can cause pain. About 10 percent of women under 21 have it and up to 40 percent show cysts before menopause. Pain may worsen premenstrually and can be managed with simple remedies. caffeine avoidance or hormonal pills are reserved for severe cases.
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Paul Donohue
North America
Ear
Dr. Donohue
Fishing weight helps flag stay unfurled and neat
Heloise suggests using a fishing-line weight on the end of a flag to prevent tangling in high winds. An official confirms it's not against flag code. The idea can be painted to match stripes, with a safety pin for attachment.
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Heloise
King Features Syndicate
Ear
Anthony Giardino
San Antonio
Texas
Anthony
Flag Research Center
Massachusetts
Mother fears future with sons’ partners
A mother of three aged 12 to 19 worries her sons will choose partners who exclude her. Dear Abby notes many in-law relationships are warm when daughters-in-law are welcoming and urges therapy to address self-fulfilling fears and resentments.
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Abby
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Washington University
Office of Public Affairs
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Missouri Bone and Joint Center
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St. John’s Mercy Medical Center
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Lancaster
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DearAbby
Dear Abby
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Universal Press Syndicate
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