Accumulated wear and tear on the body has long been associated with the aging process. Subsequently, an increase in the number of aches and pains that we experience is generally expected as we age. The understanding of this relationship is by no means new, either. Even in ancient Rome, emperors and educated scholars wrote of [...]
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A Long Finger Pointing Toward Our Future Health
May 12th, 2011 
admin Much of the focus in current medical research is directed towards identifying the genes responsible for illness. However, our genes are not the only contributor to disease. The environment in our mothers womb is also a significant contributor to our future health. One of the very visible signs recording our development in the womb is the relative lengths of our fingers.
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October 5th, 2009 admin Osteoarthritis is a very common disease that affects many people as they age. Though commonly treated with knee replacement surgery, there are other options to avoid the need for surgery if the symptoms are recognized early and preventative action is taken.
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Tags: aging, arthritis, cartilage damage, knee replacement, knee surgery, osteoarthritis 
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