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Exercise builds strength, improves limits in those with arthritis |
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Exercise builds strength, improves limits in those with arthritis |

FROM NORTH AMERICA SYNDICATE, 300 W 57th STREET, 15th FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10019CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 708-7311 EXT. 236TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH #12345_20230327FOR RELEASE WEEK OF MARCH 27, 2023 (COL. 1)BYLINE: By Keith Roach, M.D.TITLE: Exercise builds strength, improves limits in those with arthritis---DEAR DR. ROACH: I so appreciated your recent column on arthritis -- specifically osteoarthritis. I'm a big exerciser; however, I have always heard that this arthritis is caused or exacerbated by wear and tear. I was surprised to hear otherwise!I have modified or given up a handful of exercises that seem to cause my joints more...
‘Life-changing’ technology soon to be implemented at Baptist Health Hardin | Local News
Technology

‘Life-changing’ technology soon to be implemented at Baptist Health Hardin | Local News

A new technology that allows for earlier detection and treatment of lung cancer will be available to patients at Baptist Health Hardin in the near future.The new procedure, called a robotic bronchoscopy, allows pulmonologists to reach small lung lesions in the far outreaches of the lungs, said Rita Pardee, assistant vice president for surgical services at the hospital.This new technology allows for earlier detection of lung cancers, Pardee said.“This allows the patient to get diagnosis when the lung lesions is a stage 0 or stage 1,” she said. “Whereas, (otherwise), the lung lesion might grow to stage 2, stage 3 or even stage 4 in some cases before the patie...
Vision 2023 | ‘There is a buzz’: Entertainment organizations generate diverse offerings, provide economic boost | News
Entertainment

Vision 2023 | ‘There is a buzz’: Entertainment organizations generate diverse offerings, provide economic boost | News

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – After a successful calendar of events in 2022, leaders in regional entertainment say they’re gearing up to offer a slate of top-notch shows throughout the new year that will excite patrons and bolster the economy.Chad Mearns, marketing and box office manager at 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial in downtown Johnstown, said 2022 was an exciting and eventful year on multiple fronts for the city and the arena.“After the pandemic, you had the emergence of new events and new entertainment options returning after they had been stripped away from people for so long,” he said. “There were a lot of que...
SC STATE UNIVERSITY: Health training center gets OK | National News
Health

SC STATE UNIVERSITY: Health training center gets OK | National News

The South Carolina State University trustee board approved the development of a Health Equity Research and Training Center, which will house an initiative designed to create the next generation of minority community health workers."It is the mission of the HERT-C to improve the health of families by enhancing public awareness, health service delivery and culturally responsive research and services for vulnerable populations and their families," S.C. State Provost Dr. Frederick Evans said."The center is designed to seek interdisciplinary collaboration between behavioral, social, family and consumer scientists, community organizations and health care provider...
Boyd Street Ventures adds health care startup to portfolio | News
Health

Boyd Street Ventures adds health care startup to portfolio | News

Boyd Street Ventures has added maternal health care company Myri Health to its growing portfolio of investment enterprises, furthering its ongoing support for start-ups owned by women and minorities.Norman-based Myri Health has developed an app that supports postpartum mothers with tailored rehab techniques, time-released science-backed articles for mother and baby health, tracking features and community support.The app was designed to fill a void in support for millions of mothers who face physical and emotional challenges following childbirth, said Myri Health Founder and Chief Executive Officer Pinkey Patel, who has a ...
Column: Exercise for management of osteoporosis, osteopenia | Columnists
Fitness

Column: Exercise for management of osteoporosis, osteopenia | Columnists

You probably know multiple people who have a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia. Osteoporosis-associated fractures can reduce quality of life and even have a mortality risk. The good news is we can work to prevent osteoporosis throughout our lifespan.Two main contributing factors to osteoporosis later in life include low peak bone mass and a high rate of bone loss. 40-60% of our peak bone mass is developed during adolescence, and the peak occurs during our late 20s or early 30s.Exercise is an essential factor for the achievement of high peak bone mass. Conversely, a high rate of bone loss can occur for many reasons.Exercise is also an essential factor ...