#prevention

#prevention

Daily walking - even at a leisurely pace - significantly lowers the risk of chronic back pain. The study confirms that volume of walking is more important than intensity. Credit: Shutterstock A major study has investigated the relationship between walking and the risk of developing chronic lower back problems. The findings could save the healthcare system significant amounts of money while also alleviating many people's back pain - if we just follow the simple advice provided.

Pressure injuries, previously known as pressure sores or bed sores, occur when prolonged pressure cuts off the blood supply to the skin and tissue.

An infection affects not just an individual but also a family, hospital, or community. The intersection of individual care and population health interests me.

Experts emphasize the importance of regular blood pressure checks for everyone aged 3 and older, recommending annual evaluations to catch hypertension early.

It is short-sighted and cruel to underfund programs designed to keep people healthy, particularly when comparing the U.S. health care funding model to countries like France.

1 in 5 Americans have a sexually transmitted infection, and many factors such as location, choices, and identity contribute to the risk of contracting STIs.