You’ve probably heard that acupuncture can help ease pain and other medical conditions, but did you know it may actually help treat infertility? The technique, which involves placing thin needles into specific body parts, appears to boost the effectiveness of standard infertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). It may treat
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Do your knees ache every time you go up or down stairs and when you walk or run on uneven surfaces? If so, you may be suffering from patella femoral pain, a type of knee discomfort that’s common among athletes, active teens and older adults. It affects more women than men and accounts for 20
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When you think of strenuous activities, gardening may not come to mind. Yet all of that digging, raking, planting and weeding can strain or stress muscles and joints—especially if you’re usually sedentary. Your shoulders, back, neck and knees are especially vulnerable to injury. Here are some simple ways to protect yourself: • Warm up first.
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About 7 million Americans have new hips or knees, according to research presented at a recent American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons conference. Five percent of people over 50 have replaced a knee, and more than two percent have received a new hip. The main reasons: obesity, which stresses the body’s joints, and arthritis. A Physical
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