Getting older? If you grunt when you bend over, you’re not alone. From shutterstock.com

Why do I grunt when I bend over?

Is grunting a sign that we’re ageing fast? Or is it just one of those things that come with the middle years, like reading glasses, greying hair and ‘dad jokes’?
Glucosamine for osteoarthritis is one of the most commonly used complementary medicines in the western world. from www.shutterstock.com

Science or Snake Oil: is glucosamine good for joints?

There is evidence glucosamine can provide relief in osteoarthritis patients, but not enough to support its use as a preventative.
For a long time it was thought during exercise there would be a reduction in blood flow to the diaphragm in favour of supplying blood and oxygen to the working limb muscles. from www.shutterstock.com.au

Health Check: why do we get a stitch and how can we stop it?

A stitch will usually ease if you stop or reduce the intensity of the activity.
It’s difficult to sleep when your legs are tap dancing under the sheets. from www.shutterstock.com.au

Explainer: what is restless leg syndrome?

Restless leg syndrome is a common affliction characterised by uncomfortable feelings in the legs accompanied by an irresistible urge to move the legs to relieve the sensations.
These twitches tend to appear after exercise, when people are stressed, tired or are lacking nutrients in their diet. from www.shutterstock.com.au

Why is my eye twitching?

You’re sitting in a meeting and your left eyelid is twitching uncontrollably. You wonder if the person opposite can see it, and why it’s happening.

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