A post-exercise cold bath eases sore muscles however experts are unclear if this is safe. Immersing the human body into icy cold water shocks the system and may even be dangerous, according to researchers at the UK Cochrane Centre. After analysing the trial evidence (17 small studies consisting of 366 participants) the researchers concluded a [...]
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Exercise causing heart failure
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
Research has found heart damage can be caused by carrying out high levels of endurance exercise, such as training for marathons, triathlons or alpine cycle races. The study carried out on 40 athletes had MRI scans which showed most had their heart muscles stretched, with 5 of them showing permanent damage. The researchers observed the [...]
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Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
Total Knee Replacement Proof Is ‘Lacking’
More research is required on the long-term safety, patient satisfaction and effectiveness of total knee replacements. The majority of knee replacements are for patients with osteoarthritis. The operation replaces arthritic damaged knee joints, with an artificial joint. An article published in the Lancet stated the implants had “proliferated” without full testing. The UK regulator said [...]
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