Question 1

how can you prevent dowagers hump?

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See an  orthopedist: If spinal xrays show early signs of kyphosis   then  one might benefit from using a posture corrector.  It is also wise to rule out evidence of osteoporosis, vertebral fractures, or arthritic diseases.

Question 2

how to reduce the dowager hump?

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Strength: Strengthening muscles can be helpful and postural supports.  Unfortunately bone is stronger than muscle and this cannot be reversed but you can use your muscles to try to avoid.

Question 3

what dowager was the hump on neck named after? why?

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Dowager's Hump: A dowager is a older woman who is dignified.   Older women often had a kyphotic spinal hump, thus came the term dowager’s hump.

Question 4

i'm turning 23years old& a week ago noticed a hump at top of spine cord. from google it seems to be a developing dowager's hump!!! is it possible-help?

Accepted Answer

Posture: Is it a lump or a hump?
If the latter correct your posture.
Pelvis thrust forwards, spine straight, head forwards, shoulders straight down.

Question 5

can exercise prevent all atony?

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Yes: It even helps those with a permanent problem such as nerve deficits. It may require a session or two with an exercise or physical therapist.

Question 6

what are general tips for preventing injury during physical exercise?

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Several things: 1) try to incorporate variety, in both the exercises you do and intensity of your workouts
2) in general, if something hurts, avoid it - at least in the short term
3) don't be rigid in your workouts, regardless of what you have plan for a day's routine, be flexible about changing things up if something hurts or you are just not feeling well

Question 7

what are best exercises for preventing osteopenia?

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Muscle building: Exercises that cause muscle tendons to pull on bones stimulates more calcium to be deposited in that bone.  So working muscles against weights or other resistance does more for the bone than aerobic exercises.  So lifting weights or doing exercises like pushups that use your own weight against gravity promote bone strength.

Question 8

how can i use an exercise app to prevent cravings?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Your question is not very clear.  Craving for what? Food exercise, etc?  Usually cravings are caused by repeated use of a substance, i.E caffeine, chocolate, etc; your body gets used to this; the best thing is to wean yourself off.  You can go cold turkey or slow wean.  Drink water because most things are dehydrating, chart to see triggers: menstrual cycle, moods, weather etc to prepare yourself.

Question 9

will exercise help prevent me from getting covid-19?

Accepted Answer

COVID transmission: Exercise will not protect against transmission of COVID 19. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help you to stay healthy and keep COVID risk factors under better control.

Question 10

how does physical exercise tie into disease prevention?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: Physical exercise raises 
your good cholesterol (HDL) which helps remove cholesterol from your arteries and helps to prevent against heart attack, stroke.

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