Shoes and gait may ease treadmill leg pain
Health expert Laura Seuferling from Valley Medical Center suggests worn midsoles lose shock absorption, stressing muscles and joints during exercise. She advises using dedicated exercise shoes, replacing them yearly or sooner with frequent workouts or higher weight, and consulting a physical therapist or trainer to correct gait and muscle balance with a personalized program.
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Top five stress relief techniques for the holiday season
After thirteen years researching stress management I share my five key techniques. I rank them in descending order of importance and explain why each method matters for holidays and beyond.
Comin Up Christmas Dinner Recipes in Taste
Christmas dinner plans feature appetizers side dishes and desserts. Tomorrow in Taste from The Southern. Includes recipes and serving ideas for holiday meals.
Myths and facts on osteoarthritis treatment options
Osteoarthritis results from cartilage wear causing bone rub and joint pain. Corticosteroid injections give short term relief but risk joint damage with overuse. Hyaluronate injections mainly target knee lubrication. evidence for other joints is limited. CMO supplements lack meaningful research support. thyroid meds are unnecessary without hypothyroidism.
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Glucosamine and chondroitin use for joints questioned
A pharmacist explains that topical glucosamine and chondroitin creams lack proven benefit while oral glucosamine sulfate or chondroitin sulfate show symptom relief and possible slowing of joint degeneration. IHighlights include dosage 500 mg three times daily, potential need for health monitoring, and ongoing NIH trials. RICHARD HARKNESS offers health care insights.
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National Institutes of Health
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