SCIENTIFIC REPORTS—Repetitive tasks carried out by ancient Egyptian scribes — high status men with the ability to write who performed administrative tasks — and the positions they sat in while working may have led to degenerative skeletal changes, according to a study* published in Scientific Reports. Petra...

Occupational hazards for ancient Egyptian scribes

Archaeologists have discovered an extensive series of tombs and burials in the ancient Egyptian city of Aswan. Situated along the Nile's east bank, the city, which was founded some 4,500 years ago, is today a bustling market and tourist center with a population of over 379,000 people. It is also...

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Literate, high-status men with writing ability were responsible for recordkeeping in ancient Egypt. But the job left a mark on their skeletons, a new analysis shows.

Skeletons reveal what life was like for elite scribes in ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian scribes suffered work-related injuries many modern-day desk workers can identify with, a new study finds. Archeologists examined 69 bodies taken from the necropolis at Abusir in Egypt, 30 of them scribes, and found higher incidences of osteoarthritis in their joints and spine, as well as stress damage on leg bones, which the archeologists suspect could have been caused by sitting cross-legged and leaning forward. One researcher told The Guardian that they may well have suffered carpal tunnel syndrome, too, but “we can’t identify that from the bones.” The Egyptian Old Kingdom’s Fifth Dynasty predates the first human resources workplace assessment by roughly 4,500 years.

Egyptian scribes suffered at work

Fun fact: A majority of the human body is made up of water -- up to 60% water, to be exact. Hence why it’s important to stay hydrated. Staying hydrated is especially important if you work out vigorously and during the hotter months when you're more prone to sweating and dehydration if you don’t properly replenish liquids and nutrients. There are various ways to stay hydrated that you may not have considered, but common with wellness content, there is a lot of misinformation out there on hydration.

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Childbirth, while a momentous occasion, carries inherent risks of injuries to both the mother and child. Understanding the types of birth injuries that can occur during delivery is crucial for parents and healthcare providers alike. This article will explore the most common childbirth injuries sustained and discussing their causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies.

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Dr. Rinku Mehra, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, joins us to talk about how extreme heat can affect people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses.

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

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Understanding your bowel movements is crucial for maintaining overall health. Your colon, also known as the large intestine, plays a significant role in your digestive system. Constipation and other changes in bowel movements can be indicators of your colon’s health. In this article, we’ll explore what these signs mean and how you can maintain a healthy colon.

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It feels like you can’t scroll without the promise of beauty products and surgical procedures to prolong your youth for years to come—at least on the surface. But apart from being mindful of sun exposure, the scientific problems with aging often come from within. Similar to an anti-aging face cream that works to slough away wrinkles, an approach called “geroscience” aims to slow aging and protect your body from disease.

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDHeartburn is a burning sensation in your chest caused by stomach acid refluxing (coming back up)  into the esophagus (the hollow muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach). Over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month.You may experience heartburn every once in a while from overeating or eating too fast. Some people get occasional heartburn, but some experience it more regularly if they have a condition like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic acid reflux.GERD is a gastrointestinal condition in which stomach acid flows...

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Doctors at Northwestern Medicine in Illinois have pulled off a medical first that could make organ transplants a much easier ordeal to endure. They were able to perform a kidney transplant in a 28-year-old man without the use of general anesthesia. The surgery went so well that the man was discharged less than a day later and he’s well on his way to returning to his normal routine.

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At first blush, the remains of an ancient Roman sandal look more like little gnarled carcasses than footwear. But upon closer inspection and using X-rays, archeologists say the shoe parts they found at an ancient military site are unusually well preserved. Suggested Reading. Florida Family Takes NASA to Court Over...

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Gail is 73, an avid walker and very engaged with house projects, her circle of friends, volunteer work and her love of reading. Over the years, she has had various health issues to manage (a knee replacement, a few bouts of colitis and occasional sleeplessness). Gail feels fortunate because, overall,...

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Here's One Malady You Share With Ancient Egyptian Scribes

Ancient Egyptian scribes held high-status jobs, making up some of the 1% of Egyptians who could read and write at that time. But the scribes suffered...

Here's One Malady You Share With Ancient Egyptian Scribes

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