Month: July 2024

Sex Differences in Knee Arthritis Begin in Childhood

The knee develops differently in men and women, with sex-specific distinctions in the joint appearing as early as childhood, a new study finds.Taking these differences into account among girls could help prevent knee arthritis for women later in life, researchers… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on July 24, 2024

Hip, Knee Replacement Patients Getting Younger

Brent Ruch, a collegiate basketball center, opted to have his left knee replaced at age 35 after struggling with pain for years. “Walking with a limp and living with a consistent aching pain was physically and emotionally difficult. I didn’t want to live like that,” said… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on July 24, 2024

Suburbs Beat City, Country for Happiest People

City dwellers are less likely to be healthy, happy and well-off than people living outside urban areas, a new study reports. Instead, there’s a suburban “Goldilocks zone” between cities and rural areas where people are happiest, researchers report. “Areas near cities but… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on July 23, 2024