Two people detained in China for allegedly damaging Great Wall with excavator
Two people have been detained in China after allegedly damaging a section of the Great Wall in the northern Shanxi province with an excavator, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
1970-01-01 08:00
Stock Market Rally Is Set to Weather Higher Bond Yields, Investors Say
This year’s US stock market rally is strong enough to withstand another leg higher for bond yields, according
1970-01-01 08:00
Private market insured losses from Hurricane Idalia to be $3-5 billion - Moody's RMS
Private market insured losses are expected to be between $3 billion and $5 billion due to Hurricane Idalia
1970-01-01 08:00
Atlanta United settle for 2-2 draw with FC Dallas
Atlanta United came away with a point after their clash with FC Dallas.
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How to look after your joints, as women experience ‘significantly higher’ pain than men
Joint pain can have a “significantly higher” physical and emotional impact on women compared to men, according to new data. Almost half (44%) of women in the survey who reported joint pain said it affected their emotional wellbeing, compared to 34% of men; while 47% of women said it impacted their sleep, and 37% of men. Nuffield Health surveyed 8,000 people over the age of 16 as part of its Healthier Nation Index. In general, Nuffield Health found 80% of women have suffered from past or current joint pain, whilst 77% of men have experienced the same. Marc Holl, head of primary care at Nuffield Health, said: “Joint pain has been ignored for far too long, and our data shows the shocking extent to which it is impacting the nation. “It affects everything: working, sleeping, walking, exercising and even resting. When we look at the worrying numbers of people, and particularly women, such things are only going to get worse.” Here’s what you need to know about looking after your joints… What misconceptions do people have about their joints? People often think that if they have a bad back or bad knees, they should avoid exercise. “This then leads people to do less over time, so the only stimulation their muscles get is an ever-decreasing level of daily activity,” said Michael Fatica, consultant osteopath from interactive online rehabilitation programme, Back In Shape. “So the joints become more vulnerable and painful. But joints are strong and, although there might well be an injury or degeneration which requires short-term modification, there should always be a pathway to medium to long-term strengthening.” How should you look after your joints? “Participate in regular strength or resistance training with a full range of motion,” Fatica suggested. “This helps you rebuild the lost strength in the muscles that protect and move the joint. Additional flexibility work can be done to ensure normal joint mobility too.” Modern life doesn’t always allow for a full range of motion movements, particularly in the knees, hips, and ankles. Unfortunately, this might allow weakness and degeneration to take place. “It is a lack of full movement and stimulation of these joints that leads to damage,” Fatica said. “People make the mistake of thinking regular walking or running should keep them healthy, but these movements for example do not involve full range of motion in the hips knees and ankles.” What exercises can people do? It can be difficult to know what type of exercise actually helps with joint pain, rather than aggravating it. Fatica said: “The squat is the simplest and most easily accessible exercise and can be scaled with resistance – you must develop good form otherwise you will injure yourself. Three to five rounds of 10 reps is a great starting point.” Why might women experience “significantly higher” pain than men? In addition to the findings Nuffield Health has already made, Fatica added: “I think that particularly in the load-bearing joints, women are less likely to partake in the type of exercises mentioned above, although this is changing in younger generations.” He suggested women might be “a little more cautious about partaking in such activities” and have a “fear of becoming ‘bulky'”, which could lead to “inadequate muscle health and strength”. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Can you grow a lemon tree from a pip? The beginner gardening questions we all want to ask Fraser Franks undergoing heart surgery – four years after ‘hidden’ condition cut short football career 4 viral TikTok make-up trends you’ll actually want to try
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Saudi Pro League gossip: De Gea to the division, Gray to Al-Ettifaq, no Al-Ittihad move for Ramos
Today's Saudi Pro League gossip includes David de Gea being linked with the division. Demari Gray could be on his way to Al-Ettifaq but Sergio Ramos looks to be set to join Sevilla instead of Al-Ittihad.
1970-01-01 08:00
Anne Van Dam Broke Her Driver On the Way to the KPMG Irish Women's Open
VIDEO: Golfer breaks driver as cart gets stuck in rope during playoff.
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Biden looks to shore up support among his core union base with Philadelphia Labor Day trip
President Joe Biden on Monday celebrates Labor Day in Philadelphia as he courts one of his most important constituencies at a moment when the labor movement is attempting to reassert its strength.
1970-01-01 08:00
Final Fantasy 16 PC port is in development
Development on a PC version of the popular game is "currently underway".
1970-01-01 08:00
Morocco jet ski tourists were warned before shooting, Algeria says
Officials say the group ignored alerts after straying from Moroccan waters, but a survivor disputes this.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine Recap: Zelenskiy Aide Hopes Offensive Will Pick Up Pace
Ukraine is hoping that the tempo of its southern counteroffensive will intensify soon, Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s deputy chief of
1970-01-01 08:00
Roundup: Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas Divorcing; Florida State Hammered LSU; Max Verstappen Won Again
Sophie Turner and Joe Jones are divorcing, Florida State hammered LSU, Max Verstappen won his record 10th straight race and more in the Roundup.
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