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Treating Stress Fractures in the Foot

Treating Stress Fractures in the Foot

It’s bad enough to get a stress facture, but it’s even worse to fracture the same area twice. In October 2013, such a scenario befell Julio Jones, a wide receiver for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. During a nationally televised game ...

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The Areas Most Vulnerable to Bone Fractures

The Areas Most Vulnerable to Bone Fractures

Pizza is generally not considered health food, but you won’t find anyone blaming it for broken bones. Well, with the notable exception of Nate Burleson. The Detroit Lions wide receiver broke his arm in a September 2013 car crash, putting ...

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Quite a Mouthful: Healing a Broken Jaw

Quite a Mouthful: Healing a Broken Jaw

We learn pretty early in life that the body is eminently susceptible to injury. From paper cuts to bruises to sprains and fractures, getting hurt is an unfortunate part of life. When it comes to traumatic injuries (injuries that occur ...

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A Thorn In Your Side: A Look at Hip Pain

A Thorn In Your Side: A Look at Hip Pain

Many older adults seem to constantly struggle with pain, be it in their knees, back or shoulders. One area that troubles a good number of people is our hips. Like other areas of the body, our hips are susceptible to ...

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Five Tips for Building Up Your Bones

Five Tips for Building Up Your Bones

Aging can bring about some wonderful moments, but it can also force us to confront a number of health-related issues. One of these issues is the health of our bones, which tend to get weaker and more brittle as we ...

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A Path to Better Bone Health

A Path to Better Bone Health

Aging can bring about some wonderful moments, but it can also force us to confront a number of health-related issues. One of these issues is the health of our bones, which tend to get weaker and more brittle as we ...

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