Category Archives: Anti-Aging

Aches and pains are somewhat of a normal occurrence the older we become, whether it is due to joint overuse or arthritis. With the onset of pain, many of us simply take some anti-inflammatory medications a few times a day, which allows us to carry on. Unfortunately though, there is growing evidence that long-term use ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis and giant cell arteritis incidences have been linked to solar cycles, a study has found. The research, published in BMJ Open, found a strong correlation of rheumatoid arthritis and giant cell arteritis incidences with periodic solar cycles. Both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) are autoimmune conditions in which the body’s ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis risk increases in hyperparathyroidism patients due to excess parathyroid hormone (PTH). You probably have heard of the more common thyroid conditions, like hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, but hyperparathyroidism may be something new to you. Well, the prefix ‘hyper’ still insinuates overactive, parathyroid relates to the affected gland, and the suffix ‘ism’ signifies that it is ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis risk increases with occupational exposure to textile dust. Additionally, occupational dust exposure is also linked to a risk of developing antibodies to rheumatoid arthritis, thus potentially speeding up progression of the disease. The researchers analyzed 910 Malaysian women who were diagnosed with early rheumatoid arthritis and 910 women of similar age without rheumatoid ...click here to read more

Many orthopedic surgeons now believe there is evidence that rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis may be predicted through a person’s joint pain, diabetes status, and overall physical health. Research presented to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons shows that an algorithm created to study pain patterns essentially suggests that there is a strong joint pain and ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is a growing problem in America, with 73.5 million Americans living with it. Having high cholesterol is linked to a slew of other health problems, including a higher risk for heart disease. A common form of treatment for cholesterol is the use of statins, which are a medication to help lower LDL cholesterol. ...click here to read more

Endometriosis increases the risk of pregnancy complications and affects fertility in women. Study author Dr. Lucky Saraswat said, “These results indicate that endometriosis predisposes women to an increased risk of early pregnancy loss and later pregnancy complications.” The nationwide cohort study examined discharge data from all across Scotland. Records of women with and without a ...click here to read more

In multiple sclerosis patients, osteoporosis and low bone density are common in the early stages of the disease. Osteoporosis is normally a condition that comes with age. It is characterized by the bone density loss, which increases the risk of bone fractures. Aside from age, other factors, too, increase the risk of osteoporosis, like smoking, ...click here to read more

Ankylosing spondylitis, a type of inflammatory arthritis, could be intensified by physically demanding work due to an increase in inflammation, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory arthritis that comes with joint stiffness, pain, and new bone formation. It can lead to partial or even complete ...click here to read more

Menopause is found to raise heart disease risk and is linked to more fat around the heart. The findings come from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, where they found that menopausal women are at a higher risk for heart disease, compared to their pre-menopausal counterparts. The findings stem from ...click here to read more

Celiac disease increases the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures. The findings were presented at the EULAR 2011 Annual Congress, where researchers announced that celiac disease patients have a 4.5 times greater risk of developing osteoporosis, compared to healthy individuals of the same age and gender. The study compared bone mineral density (BMD) loss in ...click here to read more

Painful knee osteoarthritis is linked to higher mortality risk in women compared to hand osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a progressive form of arthritis which worsens over time. Osteoarthritis damages the articular cartilage and the joints. Knee osteoarthritis, specifically, is becoming a growing problem as the population continues to grow old. Women are typically worse off with ...click here to read more

Frail bones are a serious problem for seniors. Bone weakness increases the risk of fractures, which could be debilitating and contribute to many other health consequences. It’s essential to recognize the signs of weak bones and know what to do to prevent long-lasting problems. Below are ten signs of weak bones you should pay attention ...click here to read more

It may seem natural for us to begin forgetting the small stuff as we get older, but memory loss isn’t a natural part of aging. Frankly, you may be partaking in habits which are speeding up memory loss without even realizing it. If birthdays come and go and you haven’t even noticed, or you go ...click here to read more