Tag: bones

Human Bones in Car Matched to Georgia Man Missing Since 1976

LAGRANGE, Ga.—Human bones found inside a submerged car near the Georgia-Alabama state line in 2021 have been matched to a college student who had been missing for 47 years, according to a Georgia sheriff. Kyle Clinkscales, 22, of LaGrange, vanished in January 1976 after leaving the Georgia club where he worked as a bartender to…


How to Boost Your Lymphatic System, Improve Bone Healing

The lymphatic system consists of thin tubes and lymph nodes that run throughout the body. It’s part of the immune system and keeps body fluid levels in balance. A few areas, like bones, were believed to lack lymph tissue. The hard tissue of bone made studying any role the lymphatic system might play especially difficult….


Claim of Mammoth Bones Brings Treasure Hunters to NYC River

NEW YORK—Ask people what you might find buried in the muck at the bottom of New York City’s East River and they’d likely say “mob boss” before thinking of mammoth bones. But several groups of treasure hunters have taken to the waterway in recent weeks after hearing a guest on comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast claim…


Some Sports Are Better for Young Athletes’ Bones

Young athletes who participate in multidirectional sports, instead of specializing in a unidirectional sport such as running, can build stronger bones and reduce the risk for bone injuries as adults, according to a new study. The researchers examined Division I and II female cross-country runners, who often experience bone stress injuries such as stress fractures. The…


5 Health Benefits of Whey Protein

Protein is an essential macronutrient that helps build muscle, repair tissue, and support the immune system. People commonly consume whey protein powder as a quick dietary supplement to help meet their health goals. Whey protein has a high nutritional value and is one of the best dietary sources of quality protein. The body absorbs whey…


What You Need to Know When Your Joints Make Noise

A couple of years ago, I had a neck thing going on. Every time I turned my head to the left, I heard a funky, grinding sound. My neck was a little stiff, but not enough to explain the noise it was making. I began to worry that the noises coming from my neck were…


If You Want Strong Bones, You Absolutely Need This

What do you need for strong bones? Of course, calcium and vitamin D are essential in building and maintaining bone mineral density. But you can’t draw the line there. To really optimize bone strength, you need something you can’t supplement: real muscle. You don’t need a ton of it, either. Being jacked-up and muscle-bound isn’t…


If You Want Strong Bones, You Absolutely Need Exercise

What do you need for strong bones? Of course, calcium and vitamin D are essential in building and maintaining bone mineral density. But you can’t draw the line there. To really optimize bone strength, you need something you can’t supplement: real muscle. You don’t need a ton of it, either. Being jacked-up and muscle-bound isn’t…