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Try This All-Natural Support For Aching Joints

By Peyton Posey Kennedy • Jul 18th, 2011 • Category: Health Articles, Joint Health, Monday Edition Archive

Some inflammation in your body is good—to help support your immune system. But when your joints are stiff and you ache from head to toe—it could be a sign that you’re experiencing less-than-optimal joint, bone and muscle health. A new study of people with joint health issues shows a key enzyme called activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) could be produced within the joint itself.

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Garlic May Lower Chances Of Hip Arthritis

By Better Health Research News Desk • Feb 10th, 2011 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Joint Health, Thursday Edition

Researchers have determined that eating a diet rich in garlic, leeks, shallots and onions may decrease the risk of developing certain types of arthritis. A study published in the journal BioMed Central Musculoskeletal Disorders associated eating fruits and vegetables—particularly anything of the Allium genus, which includes garlic, onions and other bulbous vegetables—with a lower incidence of hip osteoarthritis.

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Researchers Discover Natural Health Resources That Can Help Improve Osteoarthritis

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jan 10th, 2011 • Category: Health News, Joint Health

Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco have found that simple changes to a person’s physical activity regiment may help to prevent osteoarthritis as well as delay its onset. Thomas M. Link, the study's senior author, said that while intense exercises have been previously found to create a higher risk for osteoarthritis, "engaging in light exercise and refraining from frequent knee-bending activities may protect against the onset of the disease."

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Health Resource Recommends Supplements For Healthier Joints

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jan 3rd, 2011 • Category: Health News, Joint Health, Poor Diet

Beyond eating right and exercising, what are some natural ways to improve joint health this year? Taking herbal supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin can make joints healthier and more robust, according to Opposing Views, an alternative medici

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Discover The Importance Of Adequate Vitamin D Levels

By Peyton Posey Kennedy • Jan 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Bone Strength, Health Articles, Heart Health, Joint Health, Memory Problems, Monday Edition Archive, Skin Problems

Once upon a time, you could get an abundance of vitamin D just by sitting or working out in the sun for a moderate amount of time each day. Adequate vitamin D intake is important because it can help strengthen bones… normalize blood pressure… boost heart function… enhance memory power… soothe aching joints… balance blood sugar levels… promote healthy skin… and lift your mood.

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Zen Practitioners Can Reap Health Benefits, Research Suggest

By Better Health Research News Desk • Dec 9th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Joint Health

While it is widely known that natural health resources like Zen meditation offer many benefits, scientists from the University of Montreal recently discovered the reasons as to why Zen practitioners reap these benefits.

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Restless Leg Syndrome Prevalence Increases Among Fibromyalgia Sufferers

By Better Health Research News Desk • Oct 22nd, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Joint Health, Muscle Pain

Adults who have fibromyalgia may be more likely to develop restless leg syndrome, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

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Alternative Jumping Method May Lower Risk Of Knee Injuries

By Better Health Research News Desk • Oct 7th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Joint Health

Landing on one’s toes during jump-related exercises may reduce the risk of knee injuries, according to findings published in the Journal of Biomechanics.

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Excessive Weight Gain Linked To Arthritis Later In Life

By Mark McGhee • Oct 7th, 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. Psoriatic arthritis is a joint condition that affects the fingers or toes and leads to stiffness and pain. Individuals who develop psoriasis, a skin-related disease, could have a higher risk of developing psoriatic arthritis.

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Regular Exercise May Provide Pain Relief For Adolescents With Fibromyalgia

By Better Health Research News Desk • Sep 29th, 2010 • Category: Energy, Health News, Health Resources News, Joint Health, Muscle Pain

Young people who have developed fibromyalgia may alleviate painful side effects by exercising regularly, according to findings published in The Journal of Pain. In an effort to better understand how physical activity may improve joint and muscle pain among adolescents, researchers enrolled 104 individuals aged 11 to 18 years in a one-week trial.

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Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s May Be More Recognized By Family, Friends

By Better Health Research News Desk • Sep 29th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Joint Health, Memory Problems, Muscle Pain

The early stages of Alzheimer's disease may be better noticed by family members and friends than physicians, according to findings published in the journal Brain. When doctors conduct conventional trials on potential Alzheimer's patients, these individuals are asked to perform tests that analyze their cognitive function.

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Turmeric Extract Use May improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms

By Better Health Research News Desk • Sep 22nd, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Joint Health, Weight Loss

Tumeric extract use may improve osteoarthritis symptomsIncorporating curcumin-based turmeric extract into one's pain relief regimen may benefit osteoarthritis sufferers, according to a study by the American Botanical Council. Tumeric is a plant

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New Study Slated To Discover Broccoli Benefits For Osteoarthritis Sufferers

By Better Health Research News Desk • Sep 15th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Heart Health, Joint Health

Eating broccoli may help stave off osteoarthritis, according to a study conducted at the University of East Anglia in England. This is because nutrients found in the vegetable help prevent compounds that lead to joint degeneration.Osteoarthritis is a

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Boost Your Heart And Joint Health

By Peyton Posey Kennedy • Sep 13th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Heart Health, Joint Health, Monday Edition Archive

Powerful anti-inflammatory agents known as omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce the symptoms associated with joint pain, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, poor memory and mood swings. In fact, hundreds of scientific studies have clinically proven the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids found in all-natural krill oil. Here are just a few of the results…

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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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