The acromioclavicular joint, also known as the AC joint, is that bony bump you notice and feel on top of your shoulder. It enables us to raise our arms over our heads. It is formed by 2 bones: the clavicle, which is known as the collar bone and the acromion process which is found on …
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Having just 4 hours of sleep is not enough and could put you at risk for many problems like lowered immunity, poor memory, and heart disease. In this article, we’ll discuss how many hours you really need to sleep per day and the dangers of sleeping for only a few hours. How Many Hours Should …
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Anterolisthesis is a condition that affects the vertebral column. It involves an alteration to the normal alignment of the spinal bones which can be caused by a lot of factors. Anterolisthesis is formed from two words, Ante and listhesis. Ante means “forward or front” while listhesis means “sliding down”. Therefore, anterolisthesis is the forward movement of vertebrae from …
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Milia are skin growths on different parts of the body, especially around the eyes. They are formed when keratin, a protein in our skin, is trapped under with dead cells, forming cysts. While they may look like pimples or acne, they are unrelated. Milia are often grouped together but may be solitary. A single cyst …
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The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body with a lot of structures around it. It is also the most unstable joint of the body because of its high mobility. What Can Cause Shoulder Popping? 1. Moving Tendons Tendons join muscles to bones. After staying in a position for a long …
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Everyone deserves a good sleep after a busy day. However, we sometimes find ourselves struggling to stay awake despite having a fairly stress-free day or even after having 8 hours of overnight. When all we want to do is sleep, it may be a signal that something might be wrong with our body. In this article, …
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The calf muscles are found at the back of the leg. A pulled calf muscle is when these muscles are pulled beyond their limit leading to a muscle strain. These muscles are responsible for carrying the heel off the floor when we are walking, jumping or running. They also help to propel the body forward …
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The hamstrings are the muscles found at the back of our thighs. They work together with the quadriceps (in front of our thighs) to move us from one point to the other. While the quadriceps straighten the knee joint and flexes the hip, the hamstrings bend the knee and take the entire leg backward. Hamstring …
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The quadriceps muscles are a group of four muscles found in the thigh of our legs. Muscles are joined to the bones by a tough tissue called the tendon. The quadriceps tendon joins the quadriceps muscle to the top of the kneecap. Quadriceps tendonitis is an inflammation of the quadriceps tendon. When the quadriceps contracts, …
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The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee. It is located at the inner aspect of the knee joint. It attaches the tibia bone (found in your leg) to the femur (thigh bone) and prevents the knee from going inwards. An MCL sprain is an injury to the …
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When there’s a sudden facial deviation to one side, two major things come to mind: a stroke and Bell’s palsy. Bell’s palsy and stroke tend to mimic each other because of some of the presenting signs of these conditions. However, they aren’t the same thing. Knowing how to differentiate them is important because their associated symptoms, treatment, …
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Dental pain is a very uncomfortable condition that can have a huge impact on your daily life, making it become so difficult to perform simple tasks or activities such as talking, chewing, swallowing, sleeping or even being attentive at work. Regardless of what you think the cause of a toothache is, it is always good …
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Occasionally we tend to feel pain in our neck and in an attempt to provide some relief, we crack, pop or twist it quickly from side to side. What Causes Cracking Sounds In The Neck? Some things can cause cracking or popping sounds in the neck. Some of them may be due to: 1. Ligaments …
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The knee plays a major role in our regular daily activities and is also the largest joint in the body. It is a hinge joint in the body found between the thigh and leg. It is made up of bones, ligaments, and muscles. A sprained knee is when there is an injury to the surrounding …
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Sleep is a very important part of our lives. We need adequate sleep to function properly. During sleep, our bodies try to get their all-important rest, providing a much needed ‘restart’ for us to carry out our next conscious tasks and activities. Unfortunately, many people aren’t getting enough sleep, 30% of adults have insomnia. In …
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Hookah is a water pipe usually used to smoke specially prepared tobacco. It is also known as Narghile, Shisha or Goza, depending on what part of the world you are in, and it is bad for you. A typical modern hookah has a head (with holes in the bottom), a metal body, a water bowl, …
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