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Exercises to Help Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Medically Reviewed by Eric Leckie, PT Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Exercises to Help Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome usually manifests itself with a tingling sensation followed by shooting pain the hands and wrists. The good news is that with the following five wrist, hand, and shoulder exercises, you can break up the repetitive nature of your day and prevent carpal tunnel syndrome from setting in.

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Simple Ways to Ward off Holiday Weight Gain
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Simple Ways to Ward off Holiday Weight Gain

Tis the season to indulge! However, just because there are cookies begging to be eaten and five course dinner invitations every night of the week doesn’t mean you need to throw your healthy habits completely out the chimney. Try these 10 simple ways to ward off holiday weight gain—while still enjoying the occasional holiday splurge.

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Exercises To Do From Your Desk
Medically Reviewed by Eric Leckie, PT Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Exercises To Do From Your Desk

There are effective ways that you can combat the damage you do by sitting hunched over a computer for long periods of time. Take these for example. You can do them right at your desk to improve circulation, bad posture; rounded shoulders; tight wrists, neck, and back muscles; and to boost your overall core strength so sitting all day long is much easier on your body.

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Osteoarthritis and Joint Stiffness: Exercise To Prevent Both
By Catherine Roberts Fitness News & Advice

Osteoarthritis and Joint Stiffness: Exercise To Prevent Both

Many people do not realize that the stiffness they feel in their joints could be linked to osteoarthritis. This is a condition that is common in patients who are over 40 years of age which can result in stiffness, pain, and discomfort. Typically this discomfort is felt in the knees, hips, back, or neck. Osteoarthritis […]

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