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How to Choose Shoes That Protect Your Bones and Joints Running, training, cushioned or high-top? Dr. Amr Elyamany compares everyday shoe types and what each one means for your feet, ankles and joints. Why Extra Weight Is a Silent Enemy of Your Knee Cartilage Every extra kilogram adds several times its weight to each knee. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains how excess weight wears cartilage and raises injury risk. 6 Foods That Make You Gain Weight (Ranked) Packaged juice, white bread, sweetened coffee, fried food, sweets and soft drinks: Dr. Amr Elyamany ranks the six foods that most quickly add weight. Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Numb Feet, Fatigue and Poor Memory One missing vitamin can cause numb legs, constant tiredness and low mood. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains the role of vitamin B12 and when to check your level. Forgetfulness and Poor Focus: Could Omega-3 Be the Missing Piece? Forgetfulness, achy joints, stomach burning: Dr. Amr Elyamany links common everyday complaints to foods that may help, starting with omega-3. Eyelid Twitching, Cold Hands, Muscle Cramps: What Might Your Body Be Missing? Seven everyday symptoms and the nutrients they are often linked to, with foods that may help. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains, and when a test is the right next step. Bone Aches, Low Back Pain and Easy Fractures: Are Calcium and Vitamin D Low? Aching bones, persistent low back pain and bones that break with little effort can point to low calcium or vitamin D. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains what to eat and test. 3 Warning Signs in Your Back You Should Not Ignore Lower back pain, morning stiffness and pain with numbness: Dr. Amr Elyamany explains what each back sign may mean and what to do about it. Why Sitting With One Leg Over the Other Strains Your Hip and Back Crossing your legs puts the pelvis in an awkward position. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains what it does to your hip and spine and a better way to sit. 5 Simple Habits That Will Greatly Improve Your Sleep Fixed sleep times, no phone before bed, careful caffeine, and a comfortable bedroom: Dr. Amr Elyamany shares five habits for better sleep. 3 Common Causes of Dizziness Standing up quickly, dehydration and low vitamin B12 are three common causes of dizziness. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains each and when to get checked. Mood Swings, Hair Loss, Frequent Colds: Nutrient Clues Worth Checking Seven everyday complaints, from mood swings to constipation, and the nutrients Dr. Amr Elyamany says are often involved. Check first, then correct. Always Tired? Weak Muscles? Palpitations? Common Deficiencies Behind Them Fatigue, weak muscles, blurry vision, palpitations and eyelid twitching can have nutritional causes. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains seven common questions. 5 Simple Habits to Transform Your Sleep Quality Discover 5 proven, simple habits that dramatically improve sleep quality — fix your sleep schedule, ditch blue light, and create the perfect sleep environment. Tips by Dr. Amr El-Yamany An Evening Routine for Deeper Sleep, Hour by Hour Turn five sleep habits into a simple evening timeline: caffeine cut-off, light dinner, screens off, warm bath, and a calm bedroom. Poor Memory, Bloating, Tired Mornings and Hand Tremor: Nutrient Clues Forgetfulness, sensitive teeth, constipation, morning fatigue, trembling hands, cold extremities and sweating: seven clues from Dr. Amr Elyamany. Feeling Tense and Nervous? Night Cramps and Poor Focus: Nutrient Clues Nervousness, constant tiredness, poor concentration, night-time muscle cramps and nausea: Dr. Amr Elyamany links seven complaints to nutrients worth checking. Stress, a Racing Heart, Brittle Nails and Evening Headaches: Clues Worth Checking Quick to stress, a racing heartbeat, neck tension, brittle nails and end-of-day headaches: Dr. Amr Elyamany links seven complaints to possible causes. Cooking Oil: The Everyday Ingredient You Should Not Overuse A patient with severe joint pain turned out to have very high cholesterol from heavy daily use of oil. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains why moderation matters. What Helps and What Harms Your Liver, Brain, Bones and Muscles Four body systems, four sets of daily habits. Dr. Amr Elyamany shows what protects and what harms your liver, brain, bones and muscles. 3 Signs You May Be Low in Vitamin D Bone pain, tiredness that sleep does not fix and sudden night cramps can signal low vitamin D. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains who is at risk and why to test first. Taking Your Phone to the Bathroom Can Irritate Your Sciatic Nerve Sitting for long periods with your phone can compress the piriformis muscle and irritate the sciatic nerve. Dr. Amr Elyamany shares a three-step fix. Vitamin K2, D3 and Magnesium: A Trio for Bones and Cartilage? Dr. Amr Elyamany highlights vitamin K2, usually taken with D3 and magnesium, for joint and cartilage health. Here is what to know, and the safety points. Catching Colds Easily? Immunity, Sleep and Stress Clues Frequent colds, restless sleep, muscle tightness, anxiety and low energy after meals: Dr. Amr Elyamany links eight everyday complaints to what may help. 4 Daily Habits That Can Lead to Osteoporosis Late nights, too much caffeine and soda, sitting for hours, and fast food and salt can all weaken bones. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains how to protect yourself. Tired Despite Sleeping, Hair Loss, Sugar Cravings: Practical Fixes and Their Limits Eight common questions, from tiredness and forgetfulness to creaky joints and sweet cravings, with the practical fixes Dr. Amr Elyamany suggests. What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Added Sugar for Two Weeks More energy, weight loss, clearer thinking, better skin and less inflammation: Dr. Amr Elyamany lists seven changes you may notice when you stop added sugar. Flip-Flops All Day on Vacation: Why You Come Home With Foot, Knee and Back Pain Every summer Dr. Amr Elyamany sees patients with knee, foot and back pain after holidays spent in flip-flops. Here is why, and what to wear instead. What 8 Hours of Continuous Sitting Does to Your Body Sitting for hours compresses the spine, tightens the hip muscles and slows blood flow. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains the damage and a two-step fix. 3 Signs on Your Legs You Should Never Ignore Swollen feet, severe ankle pain and numbness in the legs can point to problems far beyond the legs. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains three warning signs. 5 Bad Daily Habits That Wear Out Your Joints, and the Worst Is the Last Sitting for hours, one-shoulder bags, high heels, too little water and ignoring pain: five small habits that damage your joints one after another. 3 Everyday Mistakes That Hurt Your Back and Neck Without You Noticing Lifting with a rounded back, sitting hunched over a desk, and assuming pain will go away on its own: Dr. Amr Elyamany names three mistakes. 3 Foods That Can Worsen Joint Inflammation, and What to Eat Instead Soft drinks, fried food and processed meats can add to joint inflammation. Dr. Amr Elyamany names three foods to limit and the alternatives to choose. 3 Desk Posture Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Back A low chair, a screen below eye level and rounded shoulders cause neck strain, back pain and numb hands. Dr. Amr Elyamany shows how to fix your desk setup. How to Lift and Sit Correctly to Protect Your Back Fix the three daily mistakes that hurt your spine: lifting from the floor, sitting hunched and waiting for pain to pass. Simple, practical corrections. Leg Warning Signs: Varicose Veins, Cold Feet, Numbness and Swelling Swelling, ankle pain, numbness, spider veins, varicose veins and cold feet: what your legs may be telling you about your circulation and general health. Back Stiffness When You Wake Up: Normal or a Warning Sign? Why is your back stiff in the morning? Dr. Amr Elyamany explains when it is normal, when it is a warning sign, and what to do before getting up. Orthopedic Surgery
Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Sciatica is nerve pain that runs from the lower back to the foot, not just a sore leg. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains why it happens and how it is treated. Meniscus Tear Types: From Longitudinal Tears to the Dangerous Bucket-Handle Knee pain can hide a meniscus tear you do not know about. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains the four types of tear, which one is most serious, and when to worry. 3 Warning Signs in Your Knee That Mean You Should See a Doctor Constant clicking, pain on the stairs and swelling at the end of the day: Dr. Amr Elyamany explains three knee signs you should never ignore. Plantar Fasciitis: Why It Feels Like Stepping on a Nail in the Morning Stabbing heel pain with your first steps of the day is a classic sign of plantar fasciitis. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains the causes and a simple morning exercise. Boxer's Fracture: What Happens When You Punch a Hard Surface Hit something hard in anger and your hand hurts and swells? Dr. Amr Elyamany explains boxer's fracture, the mistake people make, and what to do. Pain at the Back of the Heel: Haglund's Deformity Explained A small bony bump on the heel that rubs against your shoe can cause chronic pain. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains Haglund's deformity and its three signs. Why Does a Fracture Heal Slowly, or Not at All? Smoking, vitamin D deficiency, poor blood supply, early weight-bearing and chronic disease can all delay bone healing. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains. The Collarbone: The Weakest Bone in Your Body and How Its Fractures Are Treated The collarbone can break from a very simple fall. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains why it is so vulnerable, and when it needs surgery. Discoid Lateral Meniscus: A Knee Cartilage Deformity You May Not Feel Your knee can be abnormal without symptoms. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains discoid lateral meniscus, why it causes problems later and when to get checked. Popping or Clicking in Your Knee on the Stairs: Patellofemoral Arthritis A click or pop in the knee when climbing stairs is often patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains the causes, symptoms and how it is assessed. Sports Medicine
Shoulder Pain in the Gym: When You Should Stop Training Training through shoulder pain can keep you out of the gym for months. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains the warning signs and what to do instead. ACL Injury: Three Common Questions Answered Does no pain mean a healthy ACL? Can it tear on its own? Can you play again after surgery? Dr. Amr Elyamany answers three common ACL questions. ACL Myths and Facts: Surgery, Recovery and Getting Your Knee Back Does a pop mean a torn ACL? Can it heal without surgery? Is recovery very hard? Dr. Amr Elyamany separates the myths from the facts about the ACL. 5 Dangerous Gym Mistakes That Can Cause a Pectoralis Tendon Tear Learn about the 5 most common mistakes gym-goers make that can lead to severe chest tendon tears, and how you can train safely to prevent them. 5 Gym Mistakes That Can Tear Your Chest Tendon A pectoralis major tendon tear happens suddenly and without warning. Dr. Amr Elyamany lists the five gym mistakes behind it and how to lift more safely. The Most Dangerous 10 Days of Ramadan for Gym Injuries The first ten days of Ramadan bring the most workout injuries. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains why and how to protect yourself. Training in Ramadan: Before Iftar or After? Should you exercise before or after breaking your fast? Dr. Amr Elyamany compares both options and shares a simple iftar-then-train routine. 5 Steps to Protect Yourself From an ACL Injury Warm up, strengthen your thighs, train balance, keep a healthy weight and land correctly: five steps from Dr. Amr Elyamany to help prevent an ACL tear. Strange Knee Pain After Running? It May Be Iliotibial Band Syndrome Pain on the outer side of the knee after running is often iliotibial (IT) band syndrome, a common problem in runners. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains it and the treatment. How a Football ACL Tear Happens: The Injury and Its Treatment The ACL tear is one of the best-known injuries in football. Dr. Amr Elyamany walks through how it happens on the pitch and how players are treated. Wrist Pain on the Little-Finger Side: A 10-Second Test for a TFCC Tear Pain on one side of the wrist could be a TFCC tear. Dr. Amr Elyamany shows a simple 10-second screening test and explains why it does not replace an examination. Muscle Strain or Stress Fracture? How to Tell Ordinary Pain From a Problem A normal strain eases with rest in two days, but a stress fracture keeps hurting. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains how to tell them apart. The Drop Arm Test: A Quick Self-Check for a Rotator Cuff Tear Raise your arm to shoulder level and lower it slowly. Dr. Amr Elyamany shows how the drop arm test can point to a rotator cuff tendon tear. 3 Simple Exercises That Protect Your Knees From Injury Half squats, side-lying leg raises and a quadriceps stretch: three easy exercises from Dr. Amr Elyamany for a steadier, less painful knee. Stress Fractures: How a Bone Can Break Without a Fall or a Blow You can break a bone with no fall, blow or accident. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains stress fractures, their causes and how to prevent them. Does Exercise Really Break Down Your Muscles? How They Actually Grow Training first damages muscle fibres, and growth happens in recovery. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains how protein, rest and sleep build muscle. Common Gym Injuries and How to Avoid Them Shoulder pain, chest tendon tears, back strains and knee injuries: the most common gym injuries and simple rules to stay safe. Medical Research
Joint Cracking, Knee Pain and Exercise: Three Myths Answered Is joint cracking dangerous? Does knee pain always mean arthritis? Does exercise wear joints out? Dr. Amr Elyamany answers three common questions. Back and Shoulder Pain Myths: Sitting, Sleeping and Painkillers Does sitting badly cause a slipped disc? Is sleeping on it the cause of shoulder pain? Do painkillers cure it? Dr. Amr Elyamany answers three myths. Is Calcium Enough for Strong Bones? Vitamin D and Back Pain Myths Calcium alone is not enough for strong bones. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains what else bones need, the wide role of vitamin D, and whether total rest helps a bad back. Extra Weight, Sitting and "Cold in the Bones": Three Common Beliefs Tested Does one extra kilo matter? Does sitting really ruin the back? Can cold enter the bone? Dr. Amr Elyamany answers three questions. Why Do Joints Crack? Crepitus Explained Most people fear the sound of a cracking joint. Dr. Amr Elyamany explains what crepitus really is, why it is usually harmless, and when it is a warning. Knee Clicking, PRP and Collagen Injections, and Pain After a Run Is clicking a sign of danger? Do PRP or collagen injections rebuild cartilage? Should you keep running through pain? Dr. Amr Elyamany answers. Knee Osteoarthritis Myths: Clicking, Knee Braces and Age Does a clicking knee mean arthritis? Do knee braces weaken muscles? Should you stop exercising? Is arthritis only for older people? Dr. Amr Elyamany replies.