Laughter: can it keep you healthy?

Article Abstract:

Many doctors are now using the power of laughter to complement the healing process. Indeed, several studies attest to the positive effects that laughter can have on a person's body. Aside from temporarily increasing the heart rate, it is possible that laughter releases natural painkiller hormones.

Physiological aspects, Laughter, Wit and humor, Humor

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A healthy fixation: immobilization at the start begins the healing process

Article Abstract:

Such injuries as fractures, dislocations and sprains often require joint immobilization using casts, rods or braces. Physical therapy, exercise and proper nutrition can prevent the degenerative effects of immobilization.

Care and treatment, Injuries, Muscles, Fractures (Injuries), Fractures

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High-voltage healing

Article Abstract:

OssaTron is shock-wave treatment used in Canada and Europe, which hopefully will be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration following more clinical studies.

Ultrasonic lithotripsy

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