Today, we explore four health myths that persist despite evidence, according to a Johns Hopkins professor. We also cover how standing desks are linked to certain health risks, 7,000 depression drugs recalled nationwide, and other important health updates.
“Some medical practices are rooted in good data, while others become folklore,” says Dr. Marty Makary. He challenges long-held medical beliefs, such as the outdated fear of cholesterol-rich foods, and highlights how cognitive dissonance slows progress in healthcare. Learn how questioning the status quo could lead to better treatments and patient outcomes.
Standing desks may seem like a healthy alternative to sitting, but new research shows that standing for more than two hours can increase the risk of various conditions. If neither sitting nor standing alone is the answer, what’s the real solution for staying healthy at work? Read on to find out.
The supine shoulder flexion exercise is excellent for moving your shoulder through a full range of motion in a controlled postural presentation.
• Step 1: Lie on your back, allowing enough space to move your arms fully above your head. • Step 2: Holding a dowel stick or any other straight stick long enough to allow your hands to rest shoulder-width apart (you can be creative), start with the stick resting on your hips. • Step 3: Swing your arm through an arc while keeping your elbows straight until your hands touch the floor, or you move your shoulders as far as they can. Move slowly, taking up to four seconds to move through the arc. • Step 4: Return slowly to the starting position and immediately begin the next repetition. Keep your elbows straight at all times. • Step 5: Move through 10 repetitions per set and perform three sets.
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