Gastric Restrictive Surgery
Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed.
Overview of Obesity
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesObesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects.
Shin Splints
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesShin splints refers to pain and tenderness along or just behind the large bone in the lower leg (the tibia).
Stress Fractures of the Foot
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesStress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. They often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesPatellofemoral pain syndrome means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur).
Exercise
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesPhysical activity is an important action that people can engage in to improve their health. Experts advise getting at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity, aerobic physical activity every week for major health benefits.