Evaluating Breast Lumps
If a woman finds a nodule on her breast, does it have to be removed immediately? Does it matter if it is cystic?
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Pathways to Longevity
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Recovery Time After Flu
I'm just recovering from the flu and am wondering how quickly I can safely get back to my workouts. I've read that doing too much too soon can increase the risk of heart infections. What is "too much, too soon" in this case?
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Hair Loss in Adolescent
What might cause hair loss in a 12 year old African American male? Is hair loss common in pre-teen boys?
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Feeling Faint after Light Exercise
At times after walking for about a half-hour in the morning I feel faint. However, when I steady myself I feel OK again. The same thing happens when I kneel down for a short time. What could be the cause, and how can I prevent it?
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Physical therapy provides modest improvement for chronic low back pain
Sometimes low back pain becomes a chronic problem, lasting more than three months. This can be difficult to treat. A 2026 study of 749 adults with chronic low back pain found that treatment with physical therapy provided modest benefits over cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Kinesio taping offers only modest relief for musculoskeletal disorders
A 2026 analysis casts doubt on the effectiveness of kinesiology tape—adhesive strips applied to the skin—to reduce pain from musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis and low back pain. Findings from 128 scientific reviews suggest that taping provides only modest and temporary benefit.
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The joy and health benefits of cycling
Bicycling offers joint-friendly aerobic exercise, builds leg muscles, and aids recovery after knee or ankle surgery. The most appropriate type of bicycle—road, mountain, hybrid, or adaptive (recumbent, tricycle, hand cycle)—depends on where people ride and their abilities.
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Scoliosis treatment: Can it help as you get older?
Many older adults with scoliosis—a C- or S-shaped sideways spinal curve—aren’t aware of it. Others noticeably lean to one side, and some have pain and limited range of motion in the spine. Physical therapy, including core strengthening and improving the stability of the trunk, can help.
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New resistance training guidance may simplify your workout
Resistance training at least twice a week builds strength, power, and endurance and preserves function as people age. Home workouts with body-weight movements and resistance bands are as effective as using gym equipment. All major muscle groups should be strengthened.
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