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Plank exercises are commonly used to strengthen the abdominal muscles, but their benefits extend beyond improving the appearance of the waistline. When performed correctly, planks strengthen the core muscles that support the spine and may help improve posture, balance, and spinal stability.

Many office workers unknowingly repeat habits that place unnecessary strain on the spine, spinal discs, muscles, and joints. Over time, poor posture and repetitive movements may contribute to neck pain, back pain, muscle tension, and reduced mobility.

A high-risk pregnancy may affect the health of both the mother and the developing baby. The risk may be higher in women who have previously experienced miscarriage or premature delivery, have an underlying medical condition, or become pregnant at a very young or advanced maternal age.

When pain occurs in your joints, whether caused by wear and tear from use or an accident, the best option for you is to receive treatment from a specialized physician to relieve the symptoms and even cure the pain. Traditional surgery can cause you to experience more pain and injury. Therefore, the Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery Center at Phyathai Nawamin Hospital has introduced the Navigator innovation for highly precise surgery, targeting the exact area where you are in pain. For your safety, this minimizes injury from treatment, allowing you to recover faster after surgery compared to traditional surgery.

The outbreak of monkeypox outside the African continent in 2022 was first reported in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2022, and the World Health Organization has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) since July 23, 2022.

It is well known that Thailand has entered an aging society, which means a significant increase in the elderly population. Most elderly or adults tend to have lower immunity compared to when they were young, resulting in more severe symptoms and a higher risk of complications when infected. Therefore, we should emphasize preventive health care for the elderly, whether it is infectious diseases or chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs).