Category Archives: Bone Health

Kidney function (or renal function) naturally decreases with age, as is the course of life. Because of this, it is not abnormal for people in their elderly years to have some form of chronic kidney disease. Though this generally only manifests in minor cases of the condition, moderate and severe cases have also been known ...click here to read more

Polyarthralgia is a disabling health problem that involves intermittent or persistent pain due to various causes. Here, we take a look at the symptoms, underlying causes, and treatment options. Polyarthralgia can be confusing because it isn’t a disorder on its own; it’s usually associated with other ailments. A simple polyarthralgia definition is a condition that ...click here to read more

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) has defined frozen shoulder (periarthritis or adhesive capsulitis) as a condition characterized by a progressive limitation of active and passive shoulder motion. According to the AAOS, the severity of the condition can vary, but however severe the condition, there may not be radiographic findings other than a mild ...click here to read more

Diet plays a big role in bone health and it’s known that your bones can become weaker as you age. Women over the age of 50 are at a highest risk of osteoporosis, but men aren’t immune. Therefore, it’s important that you consume a diet that not only fuels your body but protects your bones ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis exercises are a standard suggestion for those suffering from RA and more people are turning specifically to rheumatoid arthritis yoga to help deal with pain and increase joint function. People who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis have a tendency to be sedentary, but this can actually make their discomfort worse. Research has suggested that ...click here to read more

Periarthritis (frozen shoulder) is a condition that leads to pain and stiffness in and around the shoulder joint. With a frozen shoulder, the capsule of the humerus – which is a loose joint capsule over the shoulder – becomes thick, tight, and very difficult to move. Some doctors will refer to this as adhesive capsulitis ...click here to read more

You may have heard of someone having a bone spur in the back or heel of the foot, but thousands who suffer from bone spurs each year experience bone spurs in the hand, wrist, and fingers. Bony outgrowths can form in places where ligaments and tendons meet bones. Sometimes, people don’t experience symptoms, so the ...click here to read more

Ever woken up in the morning to swollen puffy hands? Your fingers may be difficult to bend. Your grip may not be as strong. And your jewelry may not even fit. Swollen hands in the morning are pretty common, and although most of the time it isn’t a result of anything too serious, there is ...click here to read more

Probiotics are often recommended to improve gut health, but they may also benefit your bones too. Probi AB, a probiotic ingredient manufacturer, just released study findings that suggest certain strains of probiotics may benefit bone health by slowing down bone loss among postmenopausal women. Postmenopausal women have the highest occurrence of bone loss and osteoporosis, ...click here to read more

There’s a big trend in eating that recommends you eat a high protein diet. Although this may be a good way to eat for weight loss, it may have detrimental effects on your bones. It has been long hypothesized that too much protein may be dangerous for overall health. Some consequences of a high protein ...click here to read more

Our body is connected in several different ways, so it shouldn’t be that surprising that your gut health could impact your joint pain. It is well known that obesity is linked to osteoarthritis — a type of arthritis categorized by “wear-and-tear” of the joints and cartilage. Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 31 million people and it’s ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever had a bone spur on the top of your foot, you know how annoying it can be. Bone spurs are actually a common problem and often appear on the top of the mid-foot, which is a collection of joints in the middle of the foot. Best described as a bony projection, bone ...click here to read more

A new study has shown that older adults can reduce the risk of becoming frail by following the Mediterranean diet. Frailty is a highly common syndrome that often develops in older adults. The risk of frailty is well known to increase with age. Frailty is related to sustaining additional damage during a fall, eventual disability, ...click here to read more

While you read this, consider your posture. Are you slouched over? Is your spine curved as opposed to straight? I’m sure throughout your life you were told time and time again to maintain a good posture, but you probably didn’t think about the health implications of a bad posture. Sure, being hunched over doesn’t look ...click here to read more