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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for fractures
  1. Osteoporosis: What you need to know | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... makes your bones weak and more likely to fracture (break). Osteoporosis is called a “silent” disease because ... lifting, or even intense coughing may cause a fracture. Osteoporosis can develop in any bone, but it's ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...teoporosis-what-you-need-to-know - MedlinePlus Magazine
  2. Live long, be well: Science-based tips for healthy aging | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... exercise can increase mobility, help prevent falls and fractures, and reduce the risk of some diseases associated ... strength to reduce the risk of falls and fractures Flexibility exercises and stretches such as yoga, which ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...nce-based-tips-for-healthy-aging - MedlinePlus Magazine
  3. Caregiving 101: Worksheets, resources, and suggestions from the National Institute on Aging | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... Advice for helping older adults avoid falls and fractures Information on aging in place and knowing when ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...-the-national-institute-on-aging - MedlinePlus Magazine
  4. Older Hispanic adults may be more prone to frailty | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... study who were older, were depressed, had hip fractures, and had difficulty with daily tasks were also ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...lts-may-be-more-prone-to-frailty - MedlinePlus Magazine
  5. Struggling to breathe: A battle with deep vein thrombosis | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... almost died. The problem began with a simple fracture of a bone in his right foot, which ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...battle-with-deep-vein-thrombosis - MedlinePlus Magazine
  6. More than two decades of NIH research gives answers on a rare disease affecting bones, skin, and the endocrine system | ... 
    ... in FD/MAS, can increase the risk of fractures. Researchers found that blocking RANKL could decrease bone ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...es-skin-and-the-endocrine-system - MedlinePlus Magazine
  7. Understanding kids and concussions | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... if you think there could be a skull fracture. Monitor breathing and alertness; if breathing or movement ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/kids-and-concussions - MedlinePlus Magazine