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I know our country is getting rid of lead-based paint and lead in the gasoline, but what about lead-based bullets? Aren't these a danger as well?5 years 37 weeks ago300
I know that women and men feel pain differently. Could it be that it's because pain medications and treatments are usually tested on men and not women, so the doses or techniques may not be right for women?1 year 9 weeks ago200
I like to ride my bike on trips with other people. I notice I can outlast anyone for the long haul but I can never sprint fast for very long like some folks do. Why is that?3 years 39 weeks ago279
I live in California and work at a nursing home. We've noticed that some of the patients here call themselves "Latino." Others say they are Hispanic. What's the difference?4 years 44 weeks ago264
I looked up some information about a muscle I damaged in a bad fall. I was amazed about all the details written to describe where the muscle attaches and what it does. How do they know all this for sure?5 years 24 weeks ago269
I met a little person the other day who said that he was a achondroplastic dwarf. I know there are different types of dwarfism; what is this type?2 years 2 weeks ago235
I met someone the other day who had his leg amputated after an accident. He said that he sometimes has feelings in his missing leg. How is this possible? Is it his imagination?1 year 29 weeks ago213
I notice a lot of older people have trouble getting up and down out of a chair. I'm creeping up there in age myself. Is there any way to keep this from happening to me?4 years 4 weeks ago925
I notice a lot of workers in our office take mental health days. It seems like we lose a lot of steam and productivity because of this. What can we do to cut down these losses?1 year 50 weeks ago209
I notice as I get older that it seems harder and harder to get a good night's sleep. Why is that?4 years 20 weeks ago264
I notice I'm having more and more trouble tripping over the smallest thing. I even trip over the dog when I know she's there. The optometrist says my vision is fine so long as I wear my glasses. What else could be causing this problem?4 years 27 weeks ago252
I notice I'm having trouble standing up straight without using my hands to push against my thighs to get up. This doesn't seem normal. Is it?4 years 4 weeks ago1394
I notice if I don't exercise for a long time and then hit the gym hard, I'm really, really sore the next day or even two days later. I hear other people complain about this, too. What can I do to keep this from happening?3 years 12 weeks ago294
I notice many people exercise with another person. They are often walking and talking at the same time. Are they getting any real exercise this way? I need to work up a sweat to feel like I've gotten a good workout.5 years 4 weeks ago295
I notice more and more I'm being asked to fill out medical forms about how happy I am with the service. I've gotten one from the local hospital, my doctor's clinic, even the physical therapist. What's this all about?4 years 39 weeks ago263
I notice my 78-year old mother has slowed down quite a bit in the last year. She used to be a part of the mall walking program and now it seems she can hardly get around her own house. She seems in good health. Is this decline normal?4 years 44 weeks ago233
I notice my 83-year old grandfather seems to sway from side to side whenever he stands still. I'm worried he's going to fall over. Is this something that should be checked by a doctor?4 years 9 weeks ago247
I notice my mother-in-law has trouble stepping over obstacles even when she knows they are there. I'm worried she will fall and hurt herself. Am I worrying over nothing?4 years 27 weeks ago276
I notice that whenever I increase from walking to jogging I leak urine. What can I do about this?7 years 41 weeks ago1253
I notice when I exercise I can't always bend over and touch my toes right away. After I stretch and practice bending forward, I can get down there. An hour later I can't touch my toes again. What's going on?4 years 31 weeks ago370
I noticed my husband started to walk like a drunken sailor without a drop to drink. A visit to the doctor revealed a vitamin B12 deficiency. With supplementation, he's back to normal. Can you explain this to me?2 years 40 weeks ago418
I prefer using Complementary and Alternative Medicines when I can. I have a fracture in my foot. Are there any herbs or supplements that may be beneficial?2 years 1 week ago215
I read a lot of sports journals. I often read about stress fractures of the legs and feet. Do these kinds of fractures occur anywhere else?7 years 31 weeks ago267
I read a true story about a woman who lost the use of her arms after surgery. I myself am a paraplegic with no sensation or function below the belt. How could she lose sensation and movement of the arms but not the legs? This doesn't make any sense to me.48 weeks 2 days ago160
I read an article about joint replacements for arthritis. I have rheumatoid arthritis. Is this the kind of arthritis that requires joint replacement?4 years 33 weeks ago263
I read an article in a magazine about arthritis and some of the new studies on how to prevent this disease. Why is it necessary to do so many studies and repeat the same ones over and over? Isn't this a waste of money that could go directly to treatment?7 years 36 weeks ago269
I read an article in a magazine that said one of the early signs of rheumatoid arthritis is "gelling." What is that?3 years 49 weeks ago333
I read in a health magazine about exercises to avoid back pain. The advice was based on a study done on college athletes. Since I am not college-aged or an athlete, does this information apply to me?7 years 31 weeks ago257
I read recently that many studies are done with men and not with women, and that this means that not all treatments are really appropriate for women. Why is this?2 years 6 days ago213
I read that the new recommendations for improved health include at least 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity. What does "moderately intense" mean?7 years 41 weeks ago251
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