In 2015, the most recent year for which data is available, 81,938 Americans visited emergency departments because of lawn mower-related injuries. These injuries can range from minor burns and cuts to broken bones and amputations. Protect your hands while using your lawnmower this season by following these tips from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand:…
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Lawnmower Safety Tips
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Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
When we hear the word “arthritis,” it is common to think about the breakdown of joints that happens naturally with age. Despite the fact that both conditions are a form of arthritis – inflammation and breakdown at a joint – there are some very distinct differences between the two. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a condition that occurs…
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Kick These 8 Bad Habits to Improve Your Bone Health in the New Year
The best kind of New Year’s resolution to make is one that you can keep. Resolve to make bone health a priority in 2019. Did you know that your bones are living tissues just like your muscles? They provide structure, protect organs, anchor muscles and store calcium. By taking steps to preserve and protect your…