Category Archives: Bone Health

Weather and arthritis pain have been associated for a long time. When it gets cold, rainy, humid, or the barometric pressure rises, many report that symptoms get worse. And now that much of the continent (and world) is in a humid heat wave, symptoms might be getting worse. Now the heat isn’t typically associated with ...click here to read more

If you’re one of the more than 1.3 million Americans living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know that this chronic inflammatory condition can affect every area of your life. While there’s no cure for RA, there are ways to manage its symptoms so you can live as normal a life as possible. One thing that ...click here to read more

How are you taking care of your bones to ensure they stay strong, dense, and healthy as you age? If you’re getting some sunlight each day to get your vitamin D (or supplementing) and eating a calcium-rich diet, you might think you’ve got all your bases covered. But there is one more essential component of ...click here to read more

Arthritis is a condition that can cause debilitating pain and fatigue, but a new study has shown that physical activity and talk therapy can help to ease this fatigue. This study provides valuable information for people with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis who are looking for ways to reduce their symptoms. If you are one ...click here to read more

As if living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t hard enough, a new study suggests that people with the condition are also more likely to develop dementia and depression. This included both Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the tissues around the joints. RA is an autoimmune disease, ...click here to read more

Did you know that sleep disorders are common among people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? In fact, up to 50% of patients with RA have some type of sleep problem. However, this does not mean that sleep disorder is a significant issue for these patients. According to a new study published in RMD Open, researchers found ...click here to read more

If you’re one of the two to five percent of people affected by the frozen shoulder, you might be wondering what you can do to regain function. Ever heard of frozen shoulder? You’re not alone. The condition, also known as adhesive capsulitis, happens when inflammation and scar tissue take over the shoulder joint and leads ...click here to read more

Strong bones are a crucial component of aging, but if you don’t put in the effort, they will not appear naturally. What makes strong bones so important? They give your body structure and protect your organs. They also help you move and stay balanced. When they are weak and porous, they have limited ability to ...click here to read more

If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, you may be interested in a new study that found a low-fat vegan diet can help improve symptoms. Researchers have found those with rheumatoid arthritis who follow a low-fat vegan diet have less pain and better function than those on a standard ...click here to read more

The benefits of exercise are widely known. However, many middle-aged or older adults don’t meet the physical activity recommendations. With the need for more adults to transition to a healthier lifestyle, new research has found a potential for high resistance inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST). IMST involves inhaling through a handheld device called a manual ...click here to read more

A new study published in Spinal Cord has found that adults living with chronic pain due to spinal cord injury have an increased risk of developing mental health problems compared to people without the injury. These psychological issues include conditions such as depression and anxiety. The study by a Michigan Medicine team of researchers analyzed ...click here to read more

If you take a calcium supplement every day for bone health, you’re certainly doing something right. But if you think that’s all you need, then you could be in trouble. Several nutrients are important to bone health, and calcium is just one. But to do the best for your bones, you’ll want to be sure ...click here to read more

What do you need for strong bones? Of course, calcium and vitamin D are essential in building and maintaining bone mineral density. But you can’t draw the line there. To really optimize bone strength, you need something you can’t supplement: real muscle. You don’t need a ton of it, either. Being a jacked-up muscle-bound strong-person ...click here to read more

It’s almost a guarantee that your muscles will shrink and get weaker as you age. The process can actually begin relatively early, too. It’s possible that sarcopenia – age-related muscle loss – can begin at 35, at a rate of 1-2 percent per year. After 60, that can accelerate to 3 percent. Most people take ...click here to read more