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Cyclobenzaprine vs. Zanaflex

Cyclobenzaprine vs. Zanaflex

Cyclobenzaprine vs. Zanaflex: What’s the difference? Cyclobenzaprine and Zanaflex (tizanidine) are muscle relaxants used to relieve muscle spasms associated with painful muscle and skeletal conditions. Cyclobenzaprine is used with rest and physical therapy for short-term relief of muscle spasms associated with acute painful muscle and skeletal conditions while Zanaflex is used for the treatment and […]

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Cyclobenzaprine vs. Norco (hydrocodone acetaminophen)

Cyclobenzaprine vs. Norco (hydrocodone acetaminophen)

Cyclobenzaprine vs. Norco: What’s the Difference? Cyclobenzaprine and Norco (hydrocodone acetaminophen) are used to treat pain. Cyclobenzaprine is mainly used with rest and physical therapy for short-term relief of muscle spasms associated with acute painful muscle and skeletal conditions. Norco is prescribed for moderate to moderately severe pain of various causes. Brand names for cyclobenzaprine […]

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Variations on the Plank: Popular Exercise for Your Core

Variations on the Plank: Popular Exercise for Your Core

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News FRIDAY, May 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The plank is one of the most popular exercises, surpassing sit-ups and crunches for effective core work. Planks are thought of as ergonomic, meaning they’re done without going against the natural curves of your body. Planks can be difficult […]

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Bike Lanes Do Help Keep Cyclists Safe

Bike Lanes Do Help Keep Cyclists Safe

Latest Exercise & Fitness News FRIDAY, May 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Here’s a finding that should ease the minds of those who ride their bicycles to work: Bike lanes protect them as they pedal to their destination. Researchers found they act as a calming mechanism on traffic, slowing cars and reducing deaths. The researchers […]

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Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day?

Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day?

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many people with activity trackers strive for 10,000 steps a day. But does it really take nearly five miles daily to make a difference in longevity? Maybe not, says new research. The study looked at nearly 17,000 older women […]

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Have Apps, Get in Shape?

Have Apps, Get in Shape?

Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Exercise apps and fitness trackers are all the rage, and now a new study shows they might actually work. A combination of an exercise app, an activity tracker and personal counseling increased women’s physical activity levels, researchers found. The study of 210 inactive […]

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3 Exercises With a Speedy Payoff

3 Exercises With a Speedy Payoff

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Compound strength-training exercises get fast results, because they work many muscle groups at once. Many of these exercises use just your own bodyweight, such as pull-ups, which engage not only the shoulders and all the muscles of your arms, […]

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Health Tip: Understanding Plantar Fasciitis

Health Tip: Understanding Plantar Fasciitis

(HealthDay News) — Some 2 million people are treated for plantar fasciitis each year, says the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Latest Exercise & Fitness News The condition, which causes pain of the heel, occurs when tissue supporting the foot’s arch becomes irritated. Often, plantar fasciitis develops without an identifiable reason. But obesity, a naturally […]

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Walking During Work Meetings Bring Benefits

Walking During Work Meetings Bring Benefits

Holding work meetings while taking a walk outdoors offers a number of benefits, researchers report. Not only does it provide much needed exercise for people who are often tied to their desks for the entire work day, it can also give them a stress-reducing mental lift. Latest Exercise & Fitness News “A lot of folks […]

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How to Exercise on ‘Rest and Recovery’ Days

How to Exercise on ‘Rest and Recovery’ Days

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News THURSDAY, May 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking a day off from a favorite exercise doesn’t mean spending the time sitting on the couch. In fact, getting some R&R has a special meaning when it comes to exercise: Rest and recovery. Recovery is everything that happens […]