Surgeries often have a variety of risks that patients do not learn about until after they’ve had the surgery and experienced those complications, which is a huge problem since you can’t “undo” a surgery. For this reason, patients are often advised to seek out a second opinion on if a proposed surgery is really necessary,… Read More »
Most people are visual creatures, unable to break their fixation on the other people, places, and things directly in front of their faces. This extends to just about every aspect of their lives—even into their workouts, where the lion’s share of attention is given to exercises that focus on the front-facing (anterior) muscle groups so… Read More »
If your back hurts, you’re not alone, especially if it’s your low back that’s achey. For one study, the CDC estimated that up to a quarter of adults in the U.S. had reported experiencing low back pain within 3 months, making it the most common type of pain reported by patients. Thankfully, most people don’t… Read More »
Sprout Pharmaceuticals’ female libido drug Addyi has traveled a winding path through FDA gatekeepers, multiple M&A deals, marketing restrictions and more. With a possible new safety flag, the controversial medicine could be set for even more scrutiny. In a rundown of potential new safety concerns on approved products, the FDA flagged the Addyi for possible risks of drug hypersensitivity.… Read More »
Everyone goes to the gym for different reasons, whether it’s to build muscle, burn fat, or work up the endurance required to run a marathon. No matter what your motivation is, your training plan should adapt to meet your goals. That’s a lesson Arnold Schwarzenegger drove home this month in his latest newsletter, which is… Read More »
Car accidents can take a massive toll on your physical and mental health. If you have always been a fit and healthy person, it may be frustrating to realize you can’t jump back into your usual routine as soon as you would like. However, as long as the recovery journey can be, there may be… Read More »