What causes “Charley Horses” and how can they be prevented?
Charley horses, or muscle cramps, are very common. In one recent survey, about a third of all those asked said they had suffered at least one muscle cramp in the last year and one in 50 said they had cramps at least once a week. Muscle cramps have many causes, including:
Muscle fatigue.
Imbalances of fluids, hormones, […]
What is trigger finger and how is it treated?
Trigger finger is a condition that makes it difficult to straighten a finger after bending it. This is caused by inflammation or swelling of the fibrous sheath (a band of tissue around the tendon).
People with trigger finger cannot extend fingers smoothly. They may experience a snapping sensation in the finger, or tenderness at the base […]
Some Life Enhancing Drugs May Weaken Bones
Common treatments for asthma and prostate cancer could affect bone health, according to two new studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
“Based on these findings in NEJM, we have further scientific evidence that some medical therapies promote bone loss,” said Bess Dawson-Hughes, MD, in a press release. Dawson-Hughes wrote an editorial about […]
