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  • Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows

    Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging. That was a key finding for my colleagues and me in our new study, which was published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine.

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  • Rotator Cuff Tear: Warning Signs and the Healing Process

    A rotator cuff tear is marked by damage to one (or more) of the four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Warning signs of a torn rotator cuff are typically felt in the shoulder area.

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  • Proven Ways to Prevent and Relieve Muscle Soreness

    Muscle soreness after exercising is normal and can occur during or directly after exercising, or even 24 to 48 hours after physical activity. There are a number of ways to relieve muscle soreness, including with high-protein intake, adequate hydration, rest and stretching.

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  • How Biceps Tendon Problems Can Cause Shoulder Pain

    The biceps muscle is a large muscle in the front of the arm that gives you strength when bending the elbow, and it also plays an important role in shoulder function. There are several problems that can occur with the biceps tendon that may lead to the development of shoulder pain.

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  • Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold

    While Olympic athletes can make their sports look effortless, constant overuse of muscles and tendons can lead to big-time injuries that do more than cost them a medal, according to an orthopedic expert from Baylor College of Medicine. And the risks run through all sports—from gymnastics and distance running to swimming.

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