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Kids with fractures and sprains don't need oral opioids for their pain, researchers find
Kids with broken or sprained limbs don't need oral opioids to treat their pain, according to newly published findings from a cross-Canada study by pediatric emergency researchers. The study is published in JAMA.
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People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement. Here's everything you need to know about this common surgery
Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years show that around 43% ...
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Does running wear out the bodies of professionals and amateurs alike?
Running counts among today's most popular sports. Sometimes the race is on even before the competition itself has started, as tickets for events sell out within hours. In France, this has got people talking about a "race ...
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Walking eases fatigue among colon cancer patients
Regular physical activity—especially walking—can significantly reduce fatigue among people with colon cancer, a new study says.
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Foiled by fitness? Research sheds light on why our workout plans go awry
You know you should exercise, but you make a solid plan to do it … and then, in the decisive moment, you opt out. Why do many people choose to forgo their planned daily exercise again and again?
Jan 7, 2026
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Exercise to treat depression may yield similar results to therapy
Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review that appears in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. When compared with antidepressant ...
Jan 7, 2026
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The gender-stress gap: Women benefit most from a daily workout
If you are looking to lower your stress levels this year, hitting the gym—or going for a brisk walk—might be your best strategy, especially if you are a woman.
Jan 7, 2026
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Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all
Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don't deliver on their promises—remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like nylon and filled with iron sand or small ...
Jan 7, 2026
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2025 was the year protein 'jumped the shark'
Thirty years ago, when I began studying protein metabolism, I would never have guessed that 2025 would be spent explaining why more protein is not always better.
Jan 7, 2026
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Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning.
Jan 7, 2026
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Amid a rise in knee injuries, tips for prevention and recovery
Does it seem like the number of people you know who have sustained knee injuries has increased recently? That's likely because of a rising incidence rate in acute knee injuries, as documented and analyzed in a 2022 study.
Jan 7, 2026
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Identifying injury mechanisms influencing the severity of knee injuries in rugby
Knee injuries in rugby players occur with high incidence and severity, posing a significant burden on athletes. Although many studies on rugby injuries have been published, few combine video analysis with epidemiological ...
Jan 7, 2026
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How low can you go (and still build muscle)? Why strength training matters at any age
Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process called sarcopenia. The ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Few women meet aerobic, muscle-strengthening activity recommendation
About one-quarter of women report leisure-time activity meeting recommendations for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity, according to research published in the Dec. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Why functional bra support is essential in the British armed forces
A new study from the University of Portsmouth's Research Group in Breast Health (RGBH), in collaboration with and funded by the Army Recruit Health and Performance Research Team, is the first to systematically evaluate and ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Four ways to build healthy activity into your life
As New Year's resolutions roll around again, the vow to lead a more active lifestyle often tops the list—but it doesn't have to be tough to do, says a University of Alberta physical activity expert.
Jan 5, 2026
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Three common injuries skiers should watch out for this season
Ski season is well underway, and those in search of Alpine air and exhilaration will be taking to the slopes. But while skiing is a pastime many enjoy, it's also fraught with injury.
Jan 5, 2026
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Weight gain steadily increases risk for low back pain, study finds
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition associated with disability, work loss and economic burden to health care. Significant risk factors include poor sleep, physical and psychological stress, inactivity, advanced age ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Short, intensive workouts can help fight bowel cancer
As many of us embark on an exercise or gym routine for the new year, research reveals that just 10 minutes of intense exercise could help fight cancer.
Jan 2, 2026
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Walk while you work: Are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost?
Recent surveys estimate more than 6.7 million Australians—almost half of all workers, and the majority in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra—work from home at least some of the time in paid or unpaid roles.
Jan 2, 2026
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Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study shows no long-term cardiac harm
A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For years, that strain has raised an uncomfortable question: does running 26 miles actually damage the ...
Dec 29, 2025
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Ice baths and marathons: Our modern obsession with 'wellness' is driven by ancient instincts
If you've spent even a little time on social media in recent years, you've no doubt come across a swath of "wellness" content.
Dec 24, 2025
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Why returning to sport after childbirth is tougher than it looks for triathlete mothers
Today's sporting landscape increasingly accepts that athleticism doesn't end when motherhood begins. High-profile athletes such as middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon and rugby player Abbie Ward have helped redefine what's ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Staying fit over Christmas using science-backed methods
The festive season has a reputation for undoing good habits such as eating well and exercising. Normal routines disappear, days become less structured and exercise habits can fade. The solution to staying active is not more ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Feel like your brain is a little sluggish? Try ten minutes of exercise
Charles Hillman has known for a long time that exercise has a positive impact on the brain. This effect has been demonstrated by the Northeastern University psychology professor and others in varied and robust experimental ...
Dec 22, 2025
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