Have you ever wondered how your hands became the fascinating tools they are today? Our hands are tremendously strong, but it took them a while for them to become that way. If you are a parent, you’ve seen the way babies gain use of their hands and discover their capabilities. It is a fascinating process...... read more

You may just check your nails for signs that a manicure is overdue, but nails can provide important insights into our health. Our fingernails can exhibit the earliest symptoms of several illnesses. Knowing to check your nails for the following symptoms could help you catch serious issues before they get out of ...... read more

Athlete injuries are a daily occurrence in sports news. Fans know why players quit the game and when they return, but what are athletes doing during recovery? For Orange player, Jerami Grant the answer was rest, rest and more rest. The sophomore basketball player at Syracuse University missed the first two weeks ...... read more

Next time you reach out to find your way in the dark, pay attention to your hand. What does it look like? If that sounds like a trick question, it’s not. It’s actually a question about the tricks your brain may be playing on you. A few years ago, cognitive scientists Duje Tadin and Randolph...... read more

Carpal tunnel syndrome is most commonly associated with labor-intensive work or tasks which require repetitive motion, but it is also a common condition experienced among expecting mothers. CTS is prevalent amongst pregnant women as a result of increased water retention during pregnancy. The increase in stored ...... read more

While carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common hand disorder, not every bit of discomfort is necessarily a sign of the condition. People often experience momentary pain or tingling sensations in their hands and fingers, and immediately attribute these feelings to carpal tunnel. Yes, these sensations can certainly ...... read more

Carpal tunnel symptoms are extraordinarily uncomfortable and can can even deprive a person of sleep, with the tingling and numbness being so severe that it actually wakes him or her up in the middle of the night. It’s no wonder that many people are seeking quick solutions that will relieve them of their ...... read more

New York Times on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The New York Times recently published an excellent article profiling carpal tunnel syndrome, some of its causes, its symptoms and methods of treatment. All of the information is compiled into a single article and divided into easy-to-understand categories, making it a great ...... read more

Arthritis is a condition that affects the musculoskeletal system, specifically the joints. It is the main cause of disability among people over 55 years of age in industrialized countries. There are over 100 kinds of arthritis. In order to better understand how arthritis works you first need to understand the role ...... read more

Although many people typically regard numbness in fingers as a mild condition, the truth is that it may indicate a long list of serious medical conditions, many of which can lead to permanent nerve or tissue damage. Finger sensitivity plays a large role in how we interact with the world around us. While numbness in...... read more