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The triad is made up of these factors: disordered eating, disrupted menstrual cycles (missing three or more periods in a row) and osteoporosis (low bone mass).
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More women and girls are taking part in sports and other forms of exercise, and as a result, more women are getting injured.
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Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform.
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What is "athelete's anemia"?
Howard LeWine, M.D., is chief editor of Internet Publishing at Harvard Health Publications. He is recognized as an outstanding clinician and teacher and is a recipient of the Internal Medicine Teacher of the Year award at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. LeWine continues to practice Internal Medicine; most recently he became a hospitalist after practicing primary care for over 20 years.
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It may not be as trendy as Pilates or power yoga, but running still delivers a great fat-burning, stress-reducing aerobic workout.
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Bone fractures most often result from an accidental injury, although they may be caused by repeated stress from such activities as walking, dancing, or marching, or by medical conditions that weaken the bones. They are commonly divided into two ma...
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A stress fracture occurs when you increase the length or intensity of your workout too quickly.
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I was diagnosed with a stress fracture of the tibia. Will a calcium supplement help the healing process or prevent recurrence? If so, how much should I take?
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What is the treatment for hip stress fractures? What's the best way to get back to exercising without reinjuring yourself?
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Pes planus is a condition in which the arch or instep of the foot collapses and comes in contact with the ground. In some individuals, this arch never develops while they are growing.Pes planovalgus; Flat feet; Fallen arches; Pronation of feet.Fla...
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Although some children develop arches as their "baby fat” disappears, some children don't. If not, it's still considered normal, and usually not a cause for concern.
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Are there special heel supports available to help with heel pain from flat feet?
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