Bone and Joint Health
How can I prevent osteoporosis?
What medications may be used to treat osteoporosis and what are the risks and benefits of each?
How will my osteoporosis be treated?
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
I know that exercise is important in managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but it's so hard to find the time. Any advice on how to fit this into a busy schedule?
The Important Vitamin You're Probably Lacking
On the seemingly ever-changing list of what vitamins and minerals we ought to be taking—and in what amounts—vitamin D has long been a solid, boring standard. For years, we were told that we'd have our needs covered if we drank fortified milk, got a few minutes of daily sun exposure (which delivers the vitamin directly to us through our skin), or took calcium or multivitamin supplements containing additional amounts of vitamin D.
Women Who Smoke May Have Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Swedish study found how much and how long they smoked made a difference.
FRIDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Smokers and former smokers are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study says.
Researchers analyzed data collected from 34,000 women, aged 54 to 89, in Sweden, 219 of whom had rheumatoid arthritis.
Older Adults' Posture May Predict Future Disability
Spinal measurement was tied to whether seniors in study would need help with routine activities.
FRIDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- The shape of an older person's spine may predict their future need for home assistance or admission to a nursing home, according to a new Japanese study.
Tuesday, Apr 09th 2013
Remember Your Calcium—But How?
We'd like to think that staying healthy is as easy as swallowing a handful of pills. And many of us have been doing that—taking our recommended amount of calcium to ward off osteoporosis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be Costly
Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity.
FRIDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Workers with rheumatoid arthritis have higher health care and other costs for U.S. employers than workers without the condition, a new study finds.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in the joints, and can also affect other body organs.
