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Published: October 15, 2009
With the alarming side effects emerging from the use of NSAIDs and other over-the-counter pain medications, it’s not surprising that people are looking for safer options when it comes to addressing arthritis pain. And one group of people that is determined to find an alternate method is the aging population. Even doctors are jumping on the bandwagon when it comes to natural remedies for arthritis! Keep reading to find out more about this trend.
Published: January 06, 2009
Osteoarthritis is an illness that is also known as degenerative joint disease. It is a form of arthritis and is caused when the cartilage in your joints becomes worn down. This usually occurs over time and can be found in older individuals; however, there have been instances of younger people getting arthritis as well.
Published: January 07, 2009
If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, this means that your bones are porous. When you have porous bones, it leads to weak and brittle bones that break easily and cause lots of pain. You will notice that everyday movements, such as bending over and stretching become harder to do and more painful. Doing simple things like vacuuming, bending over or even coughing can cause you to fracture a bone. Lack of calcium is a leading cause for osteoporosis, which can lower the level of density your bones have.
Published: February 25, 2009
Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and restricted movement of the body joints. It has several forms, but the most common of the forms is osteoarthritis. This form of the disease affects over 20 million people in the U.S. and occurs everywhere in the world.
Published: February 26, 2009
Millions of people around the world either have osteoporosis or are at a high risk for the disease. When the bones in the body become fragile and weak due to loss of mass and density, it is called osteoporosis. The actual nature of the bones that give our body structure and strength deteriorates and leaves the patient prone to factures or breaks in the bones during falls or even normal activity.
Published: June 05, 2008
Have you ever heard of Russell Silver Syndrome? Perhaps its abbreviation, RSS, is more familiar? And, no – not as in an “RSS feed” like you can get on your computer! Neither of the above terms rang a bell with me to begin with, so I did a little investigating and here’s what I found out . . .
Published: June 24, 2008
If you’re a female, you’ve probably had the experience of being “shown-up” by a male. Perhaps it was in your high school math class, or on the basketball court or running track. Since the beginning of time, it seems like men have been bigger, stronger, faster, and sometimes smarter. It would make sense, then, that they would bet better fit to survive in dire situations. Well, there might be one situation where the girls are now “showing up” the boys: premature birth. Let’s take a closer look at the recent research showing this phenomenon . . .
Published: June 26, 2008
Are you pregnant, or do you know someone who is? While it may seem obvious to refrain from smoking while you’re pregnant, do you really know just how harmful cigarette smoke can be for your baby? Well, a recent study has revealed a number of complications that can result from smoking during pregnancy, or even being exposed to second-hand smoke if you’re with child. Let’s take a look at the findings of this recent study . . .
Published: July 10, 2008
If you have kids or grandkids, you’ve probably heard about or know about the drug Ritalin. Ritalin is a popular prescription drug used to treat hyperactivity and ADD (attention-deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). But you may not know an important step that does not always take place before a child is prescribed this drug. What is this vital step? Let’s take a closer look at the potentially harmful missing piece of the puzzle . . .
Published: July 31, 2008
You probably have heard about the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, including their beneficial effects on the rate of heart disease, high cholesterol levels, dementia and arthritis. But now it looks like Omega-3’s may also help to prevent attention deficit in children. Let’s see what's been uncovered in this exciting discovery . . .
