Healthcare News
Tough Guy' Mentality Keeps Athletes in Denial About Pain
A culture of toughness and resilience is encouraged among elite college rowers, but it can keep them from reporting injuries, a new study finds.
5 Reasons You May Feel Shaky After Working Out
It’s common to feel shaky after a vigorous workout. This can happen for several reasons, but it’s usually not a cause for concern. Still, it’s important to know the difference between what’s normal and what’s not.
Exercise as therapy: its surprising potential to treat people with multiple chronic conditions
People with multimorbidity want treatments that will improve their physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Our research found that exercise may actually be a surprising treatment for those living with multimorbidity, and offer many of these improvements patients want.
Sprains, Strains? New Guidelines Urge OTC Painkillers, Not Opioids
People with common muscle and joint injuries should skip opioids and instead reach for over-the-counter pain relievers, new treatment guidelines suggest.
Don’t Let Foot Cramps and Charley Horses Slow You Down
Whether you call it a foot or leg cramp (aka “charley horse”), it’s a common, somewhat mysterious pain that happens when a muscle gets involuntarily stiff and can’t relax.
