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Excessive Weight Gain Linked To Arthritis Later In Life

By Mark McGhee • Aug 6th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Joint Health

Young adults who are considered obese may be more likely to suffer from psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published in Archives of Dermatology.

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Exercise May Lead To Less Joint Pain, Improved Mobility In Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers

By Donna Parker • Jul 27th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Joint Health

Patients who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who exercise regularly may experience several health benefits, according to a report published in the journal, Arthritis Care and Research.

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More Chronic Pain Patients Seeking Alternative Medicine Therapies

By Steven Marsh • Jul 8th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Joint Health, Muscle Pain

According to an article published in Pain Medicine, new trends show that people who suffer from chronic pain are turning to alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic visits. For six years, the University of Michigan (UM) Health System Study observed the ethnic and racial patterns of more than 5,700 people who used alternative medicine to treat chronic pain.

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Unsafe Footwear Increases Risk Of Falls For Elderly People

By Steven Marsh • Jun 23rd, 2010 • Category: Bone strength, Health News, Health Resources News, Joint Health

Wearing socks and slippers with little traction or going barefoot may be one of the leading causes of most falls suffered by elderly people while at home, according to findings published in Footwear Science. In fact, studies have found that 52 percent of fractures, sprains, dislocations and pulled or torn muscles occur because of unsafe footwear.

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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Donna Parker • May 27th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Joint Health, Thursday Edition

While many individuals know the importance of consuming the nutritional supplement vitamin D, some may not realize that having a deficiency of the nutrient may increase their risk for rheumatoid arthritis. According to researchers from Boston University School of Public Health, there is a definitive link between vitamin D and the risk for rheumatoid arthritis.

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Pregnant Women May Benefit From Yoga Exercises

By Donna Parker • May 27th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Joint Health

Women who are expecting and want to be able to exercise safely during pregnancy can benefit from practicing yoga, according to findings by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

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Elderly Patients Saw Improved Balance With Knee Surgery

By Donna Parker • May 20th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Joint Health

For elderly people who are suffering from extreme discomfort in their knees, replacement surgery may be the most beneficial option. According to a study presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), patients who had total knee replacement surgery saw a significant improvement in their dynamic balance.

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Study: Certain Footwear Could Serve as an Osteoarthritis Treatment

By Donna Parker • Mar 25th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Joint Health

For individuals who suffer from excessive knee pain, a simple solution might be as easy as changing their footwear.

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Blood Tests Could Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Donna Parker • Mar 25th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Joint Health, Thursday Edition

Although blood tests can be conducted for a number of health reasons, including measuring prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, a new study is suggesting that blood tests might be able to predict the presence of rheumatoid arthritis before a patient experiences symptoms.

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Knee Replacement Surgery May Cause Weight Gain

By Donna Parker • Jan 29th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Joint Health

Patients who have knee replacement surgery may want to consider adopting an alkaline diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains for weight management, as a new study suggests that individuals who have the surgery are more likely to gain a few extra pounds.

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Excessive Physical Activity May Lead to Arthritis

By Donna Parker • Jan 21st, 2010 • Category: Health News, Joint Health

It was recently discovered that middle-aged men and women who engage in too much physical activity might be at risk for developing arthritis. According to a study that was released during the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), it was found that those with higher physical activity levels were at a greater risk for developing knee abnormalities, which could lead to osteoarthritis.

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Running Shoes May Exert Stress on Joints

By Donna Parker • Jan 7th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Joint Health

Although exercise is needed for general well-being, running shoes may be detrimental to hips, knees and ankles, a new study suggests.

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Running Shoes May Exert Stress on Joints

By Donna Parker • Jan 7th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Joint Health

Although exercise is needed for general well-being, running shoes may be detrimental to hips, knees and ankles, a new study suggests.

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Study Suggests Previous Mortality Rate Timeline for Certain Elective Surgeries May Be Wrong

By Donna Parker • Jan 4th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Joint Health

Even though nutritional supplements such as calcium can help keep bones strong and healthy, some people may have to resort to surgery to fix their discomfort. A new study suggests that the previous mortality rate for patients post-op recovery may be wrong.

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Researcher Looks For New Way to Learn How to Treat Lower Back Pain

By Donna Parker • Dec 11th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Joint Health

In addition to taking natural supplements such as calcium and vitamin D to help with lower back pain, a researcher is trying to find more treatment options for a problem affecting 40 million Americans.

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