Practical gardening postures and ear care tips from experts
Physical therapist Shannon Harris outlines gardening postures to prevent aches including five minute warm ups and kneecapped strategies. Key points cover lifting from the knees, keeping shoulders aligned, and pivoting feet to avoid twisting during raking and shoveling. Dr. Ravi N. Samy warns against ear swabs for wax removal. hydrogen peroxide loosens wax for safe removal. A Wake Forest study notes cranberry use for urinary infections in children is common, but parental communication with pediatricians is low and more research is needed.
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Shannon Harris
Ravi N. Samy
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Kathi Kemper
Brenner Children’s Hospital
Wake Forest University
Kemper
Senior Olympian Lee Walton Reflects on Aging and Speed
Pittsburgh retiree Lee Walton, 69, trains for Senior Olympics amid a University of Pittsburgh study showing performance declines after ages 50 to 75, with the steepest drop starting at 75. Researchers warn even top seniors slow, though many remain healthier than sedentary younger adults.
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Naval Reserves
Vonda Wright
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Orthopedics
Wright
Miriam Nelson
John Hancock Center For Physical Activity
Tufts University
Rod Brown
St. George
Utah
Hampton Roads
Brown
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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