Osteoarthritis
Chemicals in Cookware, Carpets May Raise Arthritis Risk in Women
Study looked at PFCs, found in products from nonstick cookware to carpeting
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 14 (HealthDay News) -- In what researchers are calling a first, a new analysis suggests that the greater a woman's exposure to a type of common chemical compound called PFCs, the greater her risk for developing osteoarthritis.
Keep Moving to Ease Pain of Knee Arthritis: Review
Researchers found aerobic, water exercise reduced pain, boosted function in patients
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Adults with painful osteoarthritis of the knee should turn to exercise -- aerobic, aquatic or strength training -- as a good nonsurgical way to ease their pain and improve their functioning, a new review suggests.
Wednesday, Aug 31st 2011
Midlife Minute: A Surprising Health Benefit of Prunes
Prunes are good for more than just … well, you know. In fact, after you read why, you may never look at those dried out, wrinkled fruits (which are actually dried plums) in quite the same way again.
Quick. Free association time: When you think about a prune, what's the next thing that pops into your head?
Thursday, Aug 18th 2011
The Only Upper Body Exercises You'll Ever Need, Part II
Do you hate me yet? Are your arms screaming in pain? Or are you stealing a glance at your newly formed muscles every time you pass a mirror and smiling to yourself?
No matter. Here are the remaining exercises to round out your routine. Remember, your bones will thank you. And so will your sleeveless tops.
Tuesday, Aug 16th 2011
The Only Upper Body Exercises You'll Ever Need...Without Stepping Foot in a Gym!
Combining different types of exercise is most effective at preventing spinal bone loss in postmenopausal women.
When I see 20-somethings suffering through so much self-doubt, soul-searching and peer, career and other pressures, I celebrate the fact that those tough times are—for the most part—behind me. Yes, that's one of the positive sides of aging: the freedom to move unencumbered and without regard to those pesky inner voices of doubt.
Health Tip: Ease Neck Pain
(HealthDay News) -- When your neck aches from a disc problem, arthritis or injury, you may be able to get relief at home. The ADAM Encyclopedia mentions these potential home remedies for neck pain:
Adaptive Exercise: What to Do When Moving Isn't Easy
Everyone needs physical activity for good health. Yet when women develop conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure or too much weight or are affected by cancer or other diseases, becoming or staying physically active may seem impossible.
Health Tip: Better Sleep Can Mean Less Arthritis Pain
Suggestions to help you get enough rest
(HealthDay News) -- Getting plenty of sleep each night can help you better manage arthritis pain, the Arthritis Foundation says.
Here are recommendations to help you get enough rest:
Tuesday, Feb 22nd 2011
3 Simple Strength Training Exercises
If the only weight that you've lifted recently has a power button and can change the channels on your TV then perhaps it's time to consider adding a few new exercises to your routine.
Osteoarthritis Quiz
Take this short quiz to test your knowledge about osteoarthritis.
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