Posts

Key TakeawaysAlthough mandates and recommendations for wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have changed over the past several months, it is still considered safe to go maskless at crowded outdoor events.People who are seriously immunocompromised, however, should consider wearing a mask at a crowded outdoor event, such as a sports game or street festival.Your risk of contracting COVID-19 from exposure at an outdoor event is considerably lower than at any indoor event....

Key TakeawaysSparkling water is slightly acidic because it’s infused with carbon dioxide to make it bubbly.The pH of the water you drink does not affect the pH of your blood.Sparkling water is as safe and hydrating as plain water. Key Takeaways Sparkling water is slightly acidic because it’s infused with carbon dioxide to make it bubbly.The pH of the water you drink does not affect the pH of your blood.Sparkling water is as safe and hydrating as plain water....

Key TakeawaysMpox cases are rising in the United States, albeit not reaching the peak levels in 2022.Experts say that it’s unclear what’s driving the uptick in cases.Jynneos, a vaccine for mpox, is available for at-risk people. Key Takeaways Mpox cases are rising in the United States, albeit not reaching the peak levels in 2022.Experts say that it’s unclear what’s driving the uptick in cases.Jynneos, a vaccine for mpox, is available for at-risk people....

Key TakeawaysThe WHO designated the Lambda variant as a variant of interest (VOI) in June.The Lambda variant was first detected in Peru, and now accounts for about 700 cases in the United States.Experts say Lambda is less worrisome than the Delta variant, and that people should continue to follow their area’s masking and social distancing protocols.The Lambda variant has been detected in about700 COVID-19 cases in the United States. Experts say Lambda is less worrisome than the Delta variant, but that people should continue to follow their area’s masking and social distancing protocols regardless of which variant is circulating....

Key Takeaways In President Joe Biden’ssix-pronged planto combat the spread of the Delta variant, booster shots are a prominent piece. Boosters are authorized for all three of the available COVID vaccines in the United States. In addition to the previously authorized additional doses for moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends a COVID-19 booster for everyone 5 years and older who: Biden’s Assertive COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Will Affect Most Americans...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep That Teens NeedImportance of SleepA Good Bedtime HourEncouraging Sleep Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep That Teens Need Importance of Sleep A Good Bedtime Hour Encouraging Sleep Parents of teenagers know that the days of putting your child to bed at 8 p.m. are long gone. Now, you’re lucky if your teenager falls asleep before midnight. As a 13-year-old transitions from being a pre-teen, it’s natural for them to stay up later....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Sometimes the pain you feel isreferred, meaning that it actually originates in another place, like in the gallbladder or another site, but you feel it in the shoulder.Treatment will depend on the underlying cause of your pain. The shoulder blade (scapula) is one of two triangular bones in your upper back on each side of the spine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMotion of ThrowingCauses of PainSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Motion of Throwing Causes of Pain Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Shoulder pain when throwing a ball is not so surprising when you consider the complexity of the shoulder joint and what it takes to perform that motion. To move your shoulder joint, the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones all have to move in a synchronized and stable pattern....

Shoulder active range of motion (ROM) exercises can help improve shoulder joint mobility. These exercises may be prescribed if you have a shoulder condition, such asshoulder pain, that causes limited mobility in your shoulder and arm. Shoulder ROM exercises help you move the affected joint in all directions that it should be able to move. This article will help you understand how your shoulder should move and the importance of working with a physical therapist (PT) to support your shoulder function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShoulder ReplacementRotator Cuff SurgeryWhich One is Best?Can They be Used Together?Side EffectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Shoulder Replacement Rotator Cuff Surgery Which One is Best? Can They be Used Together? Side Effects Frequently Asked Questions Roughly 18% to 26% of adults cope withshoulder pain.Some people will need to undergo surgeries likeshoulder replacementorrotator cuff surgeryto treat chronic shoulder pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSubluxation vs. DislocationSubluxation PainWhen to Visit a ProviderHealingComplicationsHealing TimelineLikelihood of Repeat Injury Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Subluxation vs. Dislocation Subluxation Pain When to Visit a Provider Healing Complications Healing Timeline Likelihood of Repeat Injury Shoulder subluxationis a partially dislocated shoulder. The issue occurs when the end (head) of the humerus bone partially shifts out of the glenoid fossa (socket) portion of the shoulder joint....

If you have pain or stiffness in your shoulder orrotator cuff, at-home shoulder-strengthening exercises may help. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint made up of different bones, muscles, and tendons that allow your arm to move in different directions. The rotator cuff muscles stabilize the shoulder and control the arm, but they are prone to inflammation,tears, and repetitive stress injuries.Strengthening these muscles can help prevent shoulder injuries. Your healthcare provider may also suggest exercises to help you heal after an injury or surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Diagnosis A shuffling gait is a walking pattern that occurs when a person drags their feet while walking. The length of each step is typically shorter than normal. While most people occasionally shuffle—perhaps while catching their balance after tripping or trying to run when their leg muscles are tired—a consistent shuffling gait pattern can signify an underlying health condition....