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Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

by Martin Lasalle,University of MontrealCanadian speed skaters can adjust to a 13-hour time difference in just five days. That’s twice as fast as the conventional theory that it takes half a day

Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

by Martin Lasalle,University of MontrealCanadian speed skaters can adjust to a 13-hour time difference in just five days. That’s twice as fast as the conventional theory that it takes half a day
An Overview of Osteoporosis

An Overview of Osteoporosis

An Overview of OsteoporosisByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on April 22, 2023Medically reviewed byAmy Kwan, PTOsteoporosisis a medicalcondition that leads to weakening

An Overview of Osteoporosis

An Overview of OsteoporosisByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on April 22, 2023Medically reviewed byAmy Kwan, PTOsteoporosisis a medicalcondition that leads to weakening
Researchers seek to improve techniques for joint defect treatment

Researchers seek to improve techniques for joint defect treatment

by Umea UniversityLaboratory grown cartilage tissue without mechanical stimulation (A), with one centrifugation per day (B) and three centrifugations per day (C). Credit: Juha PrittinenDifferent

Researchers seek to improve techniques for joint defect treatment

by Umea UniversityLaboratory grown cartilage tissue without mechanical stimulation (A), with one centrifugation per day (B) and three centrifugations per day (C). Credit: Juha PrittinenDifferent
Revolutionizing cartilage repair: The role of macrophages and hyaluronic acid in healing injuries

Revolutionizing cartilage repair: The role of macrophages and hyaluronic acid in healing injuries

byNYU Tandon School of EngineeringResearchers found that Intra-articular injections of P15-1 together with high-molecular-weight hyaluronan (HMWHA) improved cartilage repair. In the left image,

Revolutionizing cartilage repair: The role of macrophages and hyaluronic acid in healing injuries

byNYU Tandon School of EngineeringResearchers found that Intra-articular injections of P15-1 together with high-molecular-weight hyaluronan (HMWHA) improved cartilage repair. In the left image,
Colchicine no benefit for painful knee osteoarthritis

Colchicine no benefit for painful knee osteoarthritis

by Lori SolomonColchicine fails to improve knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of theAm

Colchicine no benefit for painful knee osteoarthritis

by Lori SolomonColchicine fails to improve knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of theAm
US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recomm

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recomm
Does Osteoporosis Affect Your Teeth?

Does Osteoporosis Affect Your Teeth?

Does Osteoporosis Affect Your Teeth?ByKathi ValeiiPublished on February 22, 2023Medically reviewed byBrian T. Luong, DMDPeople withosteoporosismay be at greater ris

Does Osteoporosis Affect Your Teeth?

Does Osteoporosis Affect Your Teeth?ByKathi ValeiiPublished on February 22, 2023Medically reviewed byBrian T. Luong, DMDPeople withosteoporosismay be at greater ris
Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&
Classifying balance ability characteristics for different sports based on quantitative indicators

Classifying balance ability characteristics for different sports based on quantitative indicators

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Tsukuba have developed amethodfor classifying the balance ability of athletes into two-leg and on

Classifying balance ability characteristics for different sports based on quantitative indicators

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Tsukuba have developed amethodfor classifying the balance ability of athletes into two-leg and on
Study reveals why these shoes could lead to more runner injuries

Study reveals why these shoes could lead to more runner injuries

byUniversity of FloridaSample ground reaction force (GRF) curves shown for a runner in each of the five groups during stance (A1) Rearfoot accurate, (A2) Rearfoot non-accurate, (B3) Non-rearfoot

Study reveals why these shoes could lead to more runner injuries

byUniversity of FloridaSample ground reaction force (GRF) curves shown for a runner in each of the five groups during stance (A1) Rearfoot accurate, (A2) Rearfoot non-accurate, (B3) Non-rearfoot
When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back Pain

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back Pain

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back PainByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on March 31, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDBack painis one of the most common reasons fo

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back Pain

When to See a Rheumatologist for Your Back PainByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on March 31, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDBack painis one of the most common reasons fo