Why Are Your Toes Curling Down?
Learn the reasons why your toes may be curling under — and how to fix the problem
bone and joint health
Bone Health and Estrogen
If you are postmenopausal, calcium and weight-bearing exercise won't help prevent osteoporosis. Talk to your health care professional about hormone replacement therapy for bone health.
Warning Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve that runs from the forearm to the wrist becomes squeezed or compressed.
Bone Health Ambassador Will Run for a Cause
Team of women will run the New York City Marathon to raise awareness and money for bone health so women can live vital, active lives as they age.
Menopause and Osteoporosis: How to Take Charge of Your Bone Health
The sharp decline in estrogen that comes around menopause leads to a weakening of women's bones. That's why it's important to know how to take charge of your bone health and prevent fractures.
A Surgery-Free Fix for Bad Knees?
Tiny pellets could treat arthritic knee pain, delaying the need for knee replacement surgery, a small study has found.
Calcium Supplements Linked to Higher Risk for Colon Polyps
A new study finds that daily calcium supplements that may help weak bones are linked to an increased risk for colon polyps.
Drug That Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Won't Help Osteoarthritis
Plaquenil, a drug that has been shown to help ease rheumatoid arthritis pain, failed to help people suffering from osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritic joint pain.
'Bone Cement': A Non-Surgical Option for Painful Joints?
Injecting a calcium-based cement into the bones of some people with knee or hip pain could help them avoid joint replacement surgery, Ohio State University doctors say.
Rain May Not Cause Achy Joints After All
Many people insist their joints ache more when it rains. But that popular notion might be all wet, a new study suggests.
If Mom Has Rheumatoid Arthritis, Baby May Develop It, Too
As the baby boomer population ages, the number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease will double by 2060, researchers report.
Arthritis Is Not Just a Disease for the Old
More younger Americans experience the aches and pains of arthritis than once thought.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Health Tip: Help Prevent Osteoporosis
More than 10 million Americans, mostly women, have osteoporosis, the U.S. National Institute on Aging says.
Pain Relief for Achy Joints
Joint pain often comes with age, either from injury, overuse, disease or normal wear and tear. It may be inevitable, but there are ways to ease the pain.
Recommendations to Prevent Falls
Falls and fractures are a major cause of disability in old age. An influential U.S. medical task force is recommending exercise and, in some cases, medical evaluation to help seniors stay on their feet.
Why Does Diabetes Increase Fracture Risk in Seniors?
Seniors with type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk for fractures. And researchers think they know why.
5 Problems the Sun Can Solve
Sun can harm the skin and eyes and even cause cancer, but, in moderation, sun can benefit overall health. Find out what it can do.
Keeping Your Bones Strong at Midlife
The risk of fractures and osteoporosis increases with age, but there are things you can do to lower your risk of midlife fractures and the onset of osteoporosis.
How You Think About Your Arthritis Makes a Difference
How well you cope with knee arthritis depends a lot on your mental outlook, a new study suggests.
Could That Fracture Be Linked to Osteoporosis?
Postmenopausal women who have a fracture need to talk with their health care provider about the possibility of osteoporosis.
The Solution for Aching Knees
Osteoarthritis causes aching knees for many women in midlife. That doesn't mean you should give up exercising. Find out what you can do.
