joint health

Joint pain often occurs at the same time as menopause and it affects many women. While there is no clear reason for these achy and swollen joints, some doctors believe it may be due to falling estrogen levels. Estrogen is thought to protect joints and reduce inflammation, and when these levels drop during menopause, inflammation ...click here to read more

Knee joint stiffness can plague us at any age. It may be caused by a recent injury, an acute infection, or even chronic disease such as arthritis. Knee stiffness often restricts our range of motion, limiting our performance and our quality of life. To better understand how a stiff knee can develop, we will have ...click here to read more

Many people believe that running is bad for your joints, especially for your knees, and if you want to preserve your joint health in old age you better not run. The common thinking behind this is that the more you move, the more stress you inflict on your joints and, as a result, the more ...click here to read more

How do you like your coffee? Do you take it no way other than black and strong? Are you willing to compromise and stain your drink with a touch of milk, turning it into a macchiato? Or are you one of those people who like to double up on cream and sugar? Whatever your preferences ...click here to read more

Taking care of your joint health should be a priority, especially when you hear about the millions of people living with arthritis. Arthritis is really a term used to describe a lot of joint pain or joint diseases. There are in fact over 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. What people need to ...click here to read more

You may find that your joint pain worsens in the winter months. As the dropping temperatures chill your bones, your joints feel achy and stiffer. Wintertime joint pain can make the cold months far worse, and if you already aren’t keen on the season, you probably dread it once your joint pain starts acting up. ...click here to read more

Researchers at Keith Baar’s Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory at the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences and the Australian Institute of Sport have found that taking gelatin supplements – coupled with bursts of intense exercise – is helpful in rebuilding ligaments, tendons, and bones. Commonly seen among athletes and the elderly, joint and bone problems ...click here to read more

This news round-up will provide you with information to help you maintain healthy joints. Below you will read topics that involve aging, foods, osteoarthritis, Crohn’s disease, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) and other topics which can all affect your joints. Joint pain is a common occurrence as we age but it doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. The ...click here to read more

“A broccoli serving a day will keep osteoarthritis away.” This may seem like a far-fetched statement, and truth be told, it is a bit of an exaggeration, but there is mounting evidence that there’s some truth behind it. Considering the fact that there is no known cure for osteoarthritis, and that broccoli is readily accessible ...click here to read more

Joint pain can keep you away from doing the things you love. Oftentimes, it may seem like no matter what you do you can’t escape it. Well, here we will outline the common joint pain causes and share some easy fixes you can try to resolve your pain. Common causes and fixes for joint pain ...click here to read more

 “A broccoli serving a day will keep the osteoarthritis away.” This may seem like a farfetched statement, and truth be told, it is a bit of an exaggeration, but there is mounting evidence that there’s some truth behind it. Considering the fact that there is no known cure for osteoarthritis, and that broccoli is readily ...click here to read more

Inflammation is a protective attempt by the body to remove whatever is injuring or trying to injure you. In some ways inflammation is good because it is trying to initiate the healing process; however, chronic inflammation can lead to many different diseases. Today there is a lot of discussion in the medical community about whether ...click here to read more

Arthritis pertains to a disorder involving the joints, often resulting in joint stiffness and pain.  This condition often affects older adults and may involve the knees, hips, and back.  Arthritis is considered as an indicator for joint health and thus physicians and health organizations have actively campaigned for healthy lifestyles, including eating nutritious food items ...click here to read more

For many years your heart health has been considered a good indicator of whether or not you will live longer than the person standing next to you. Studies on aging have come a long way though, and now scientists believe joint health can help determine your longevity as well. Joint Health and Aging Joint health ...click here to read more