Neck pain at work may stem from poor sleep, stress and high workload not just bad posture, AI study shows
Artificial intelligence could predict an individual office worker`s risk of musculoskeletal injury in specific body parts, a study by QUT health and data scientists has found. The researchers looked at body-region-specific risk profiles and found that individual, physical and psychosocial factors contributed different weights to injury risk.
Source: Medical Xpress
Application of Stem Cells in Degenerative Orthopedic Diseases
Degenerative orthopedic diseases, traditionally viewed as inevitable “wear-and-tear” processes, are now being reimagined as dynamic failures of tissue homeostasis orchestrated by a complex interplay of chronic inflammation and metabolic exhaustion.
Should You Get a Bone Density Scan Before Age 65?
Bone density - the thickness and strength of bones - declines with age, and osteoporosis can increase the risk of fractures and falls. But do you really need to get scanned before reaching your 60s? Here’s what experts think.
Medical Moment: Avoiding Sports Injuries
As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how to keep a young athlete healthy and active. A lot of kids are now playing the same sport year-round, including multiple sports teams in the same season.
10 Side Effects of Sitting Down All Day
Sitting down for too long can increase your risk of numerous health conditions, including muscle pain, blood clots, and diabetes. It can also affect your mental health.
