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Know the proper way to choose and use a walker
For those who are at risk of falling, or have injuries or disabilities that make walking difficult, using a walker can improve your mobility and allow you regain the ability to do your daily activities. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will show you how to choose the best walker for you and how to properly use it.
Stretching and strengthening your back and supporting muscles can help to prevent future back pain. If you have 15 minutes a day, then you have enough time for these exercises from the Mayo Clinic which help to make your back stronger than ever.
Back pain is one of the most common complaints for which people see their doctors. Learn about the bones and muscles of your back and understand the most common causes of back pain including strains, sprains, spasms, herniated discs, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis.
My Electronic MD is a symptom checker which allows you to find likely causes of your symptoms in a relatively short period of time. After selecting your main complaint, you will be asked to select a scenario representing a constellation of symptoms that best fits your history, similar to the way physicians make diagnoses in the office.
The lose-a-pound calculator can provide you
a more realistic timeline for losing weight
based on how much weight you wish to lose.
Rather than focusing on how many pounds you need to lose, use the calculator to determine how many calories you can realistically burn with your favorite activities.
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