Category Archives: Bone Health

With COVID-19 going around, it can be easy to overlook bone health. It’s probably not even in your top five concerns at the moment. But if you’ve got a handle on indigestion, sleep, and mood, it might be time to give your bones some attention. Strong, healthy bones keep you standing and moving. They help ...click here to read more

Many people who are at a high risk for knee arthritis may be more reluctant to participate in strenuous exercise as they feel it could make the condition worse. But a new study by Northwestern Medicine has found that vigorous exercise does not increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis OA and may even help to ...click here to read more

There are plenty of similarities and differences between Americans and Canadians. Perhaps the most striking difference I’ve noticed is that while Canadians tend to remove their shoes indoors, Americans do not. Who knows why. Feet and footwear, outside of style, are often easily overlooked. But your feet are “the gateway to mobility” and need to ...click here to read more

When joint pain hits the hands, it makes the simplest things a major challenge. Changing the channel on the television, gripping a spoon, or simply sitting to relax can become impossible. Sometimes, pain in the fingers and hands takes hold. But for some, the grip is tight and recurring. If the pain is caused by ...click here to read more

While spending more time inside has been identified as one of the most effective ways to prevent COVID-19, it may also pose some health risks. One, in particular, is its potential effect on bone health. One of the ways to come out of all this madness with the best possible health is to maximize your ...click here to read more

Self-isolation and social distancing can mean a lot of sitting. It may also mean you’re hovering over your tablet or smartphone trying to stay entertained, connected, or abreast of the evolving news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. But all that sitting and hovering can pull your posture out of whack. Before long, you might notice back ...click here to read more

If you’re not walking much because of joint pain in your hips and knees, it’s high-time for a change. A new study is showing that many people who suffer from osteoarthritis are not walking as far each day as they felt they could, and that could translate to a higher risk of premature death. Osteoarthritis ...click here to read more

A new study is showing some promising results that, in the future, lettuce could hold the key to bone health. Diabetes is a condition that presents a series of problems for the body. One of the problems of this condition, marked by drastic fluctuations in blood sugar, is weaker bones and an increased risk of ...click here to read more

All it takes is a quick look back at your day to illustrate how little you likely think about posture. The truth is that it’s just not something most people consider as they navigate their day or perform activities that are often taken for granted. But body position can play a major role in your ...click here to read more

You need strong bones if you want to prevent falls and fractures. You especially need them if you don’t want to live with the risk and pain of osteoporosis. Of course, you might think you’re on the path to prevention. Maybe you’re lifting weights and getting exercise. You’re eating protein and a diverse, balanced diet ...click here to read more

Whether it comes from arthritis or another source, joint pain in the hands can be excruciating. The pain itself can be debilitating, while the condition can lead to weakness that makes it hard to perform necessary tasks like opening a jar. When joint pain affects the hands, it leads to pain and stiffness. Part of ...click here to read more

It’s funny how much we love spending to make us healthier. We’re always on the lookout for foods to eat, supplements to take, and pills to do this, that, and the other. And all of those things can be extremely helpful in making you healthy. But imagine there was one food or supplement that had ...click here to read more

Many women in postmenopause report a high incidence of lower back pain, and according to a new study, a vitamin D deficiency may be to blame. According to the research published in the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), women who have low vitamin D levels could be experiencing a greater likelihood of ...click here to read more

According to new research published in the International Journal of Rheumatic Disease, mood disorders are more common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To reach this conclusion, data was used from patients with RA enrolled in either the Siriraj Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry or the Thai Army Rheumatoid Arthritis Cohort. Wanruchada Katchamart, M.D. from Mahidol University ...click here to read more