Category Archives: Joint Health

Recent studies have shown that vegetarian women are at a higher risk of hip fracture than those who consume meat. While the health benefits of a vegetarian diet are plentiful, this recent discovery is something to keep in mind if you are considering a vegetarian lifestyle. Be sure to talk with your doctor about ways ...click here to read more

Rounded shoulders and a hunched back might seem like they’re just part of the aging process, but they are not. And there is a good chance you can improve posture so you stand up taller, feel stronger, and have a lower risk for a potentially dangerous tumble. It’s probably a lot easier than you think ...click here to read more

People who have gout may need to be cautious of an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. New research from the University of Nottingham suggests that cardiovascular risks increase in the four months after a gout flare. Gout is a form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. The ...click here to read more

If you’re one of the more than 1.3 million Americans living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know that this chronic inflammatory condition can affect every area of your life. While there’s no cure for RA, there are ways to manage its symptoms so you can live as normal a life as possible. One thing that ...click here to read more

Arthritis is a condition that can cause debilitating pain and fatigue, but a new study has shown that physical activity and talk therapy can help to ease this fatigue. This study provides valuable information for people with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis who are looking for ways to reduce their symptoms. If you are one ...click here to read more

As if living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t hard enough, a new study suggests that people with the condition are also more likely to develop dementia and depression. This included both Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the tissues around the joints. RA is an autoimmune disease, ...click here to read more

When you have sore hips and knees, the last thing you want to do is exercise. It might not even be a matter of want; you might feel like you physically can’t. But it is possible to reduce weight on your joints and have a good workout if you’re experiencing hip or knee pain. Non-weight-bearing ...click here to read more

If you’re one of the two to five percent of people affected by the frozen shoulder, you might be wondering what you can do to regain function. Ever heard of frozen shoulder? You’re not alone. The condition, also known as adhesive capsulitis, happens when inflammation and scar tissue take over the shoulder joint and leads ...click here to read more

A new study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women. Many health issues are associated with the menopause transition, including sleep apnea and joint pain. Since the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been found to ...click here to read more

If your joints start hurting while you’re working out, it’s best to stop and take another approach. Joint pain is never good during exercise, and it can signify two things: potential injury or the fact that your body isn’t quite ready for it. This may be of particular interest as temperatures begin to drop. Warming ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a growing concern among older adults. Many known risk factors are associated with RA, but a new study published in the journal Rheumatology suggests a link between air pollution and the condition. For this study, researchers from the University of Verona, Italy, collected longitudinal data of patients affected by rheumatoid arthritis ...click here to read more

I recently met with a friend and noticed a brace on his hand. I asked him what happened, and he let me know he was dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel affects millions of people in America each year, but doctors aren’t exactly sure what causes it. It’s likely a combination of genetic and ...click here to read more

Your ability to perform tasks and enjoy life ultimately comes down to your range of motion. When you can move well and have decent flexibility, there isn’t much you can’t do. Anybody with joint pain or a limited range of motion will tell you how frustrating it can make life. While joint pain and limited ...click here to read more

People with osteoarthritis can find pain relief in the right balance of sleep and exercise. For over 32 million Americans living with osteoarthritis pain, it’s vital to understand the lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce symptoms. Patients living with osteoarthritis are often told to exercise to help reduce pain, but it becomes a deterrent for ...click here to read more