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“As you get stronger, you can certainly add weight, by doing some of these exercises wearing weighted vests, or holding weights if you have access to them, but that also depends on your age and your strength level,” he says. “As we get older, body weight alone tends to be best. I also tell patients to monitor worsening pain. Muscle …

Here’s some potential good news for runners or people fresh off knee surgery: Your creaking knees might not indicate deeper health issues. New research finds that knee creaking is not associated with a greater risk of arthritis in people recovering from surgery. Scientists at La Trobe University in Australia led the study, which examined the long-term outcomes of young patients …

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. A new study reveals a potential way to relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery. Nearly a quarter of people over the age of 40 experience painful osteoarthritis, making it a leading cause of disability in adults. Osteoarthritis degrades joint-cushioning cartilage, and there is …

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee may have made the catch of the year — at least. Tampa Bay’s Yandy Díaz drove a pitch to deep right-center, known as Triples Alley at Oracle Park, and Lee made a play that created a buzz Sunday on social media as San Francisco beat the Rays 7-1. …

‘It’s like a game of Whac-A-Mole’: How Trump’s ICE raids knocked Los Angeles to its knees  Politico Relentless immigration raids are changing California’s way of life  BBC Ice activity on historic Japanese site evokes painful legacy of incarceration  The Guardian Immigration raids have invaded not just L.A. but also its psyche  Los Angeles Times Teen activists and neighborhood groups are leading the resistance against …

If your knees tend to cave in during squats or split squats, there could be an often-overlooked culprit: a weak gluteus medius. The gluteus medius is one of three big muscles in your buttocks, sitting at the side of your hip. It helps to stabilize your pelvis, hips and legs, especially during weight-bearing movements like squats, lunges and even walking. …