The day your legs decide your future

One moment you’re walking through the house like you’ve done a thousand times before… and the next, you’re on the floor, staring at the ceiling, heart thumping, trying to work out what just happened. A fall is rarely just a fall, particularly in people who have celebrated many birthdays. In older adults a simple fall…

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Why Am I Sore After Exercise? Understanding DOMS and Muscle Soreness

You’ve crushed a workout.  You’re feeling proud and accomplished.  But the next morning, getting out of bed feels like you’ve taken a beating!  Your legs are stiff, your arms ache, and stairs suddenly seem like an extreme sport.  Your low comfy chair doesn’t have the same appeal, because lifting yourself out of it is a…

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