Focusing on knee problems should be a top priority for seniors, according to researchers in San Francisco. They found knee buckling caused more falls and said walking aids, leg strengthening exercises and proper footwear can help.
A new study has suggested that smokers who use phone programs to help kick the habit are more successful than people who get help on the internet. Doctors tracked 30 day success rates. They found phone counseling worked better than web-based counseling for smokers who were trying to quit.
Combat veterans who are trying to manage chronic pain may find relief through meditation. A new pilot study in Washington, D.C. has suggested that veterans who meditate reported a 20% reduction in pain.
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1- Arthritis Care & Research
2- Cancer
3- Military Behavioral Health
