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While much evidence exists proving that people who stay physically active feel better longer, the trade-off is that active adults often suffer from overuse-type injuries at a greater rate. One such overuse or age-related condition is degenerative disc disease. While this is actually a normal condition, not an actual disease, the age-related and repetitive injury-related
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Why You Need an Orthopedist for Diabetic Foot Care
Living with diabetes means taking extra care of your health. It means you have to watch what you eat, exercise regularly, and take your medications. Smoking, sugary foods, and inactivity should be avoided. In addition, there is one thing that diabetics also have to deal with, and it has to do with their feet. One
Read MoreRisk Factors for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that reduces the density of bones, causing them to become weak. The inside of a healthy, dense bone resembles a tight honeycomb. A bone belonging to a person with osteoporosis resembles a honeycomb with significantly larger holes. When the condition progresses, the bones become less dense and the holes in them get larger.
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