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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

Ever woken up in the morning to swollen puffy hands? Your fingers may be difficult to bend. Your grip may not be as strong. And your jewelry may not even fit. Swollen hands in the morning are pretty common, and although most of the time it isn’t a result of anything too serious, there is ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack itself, namely, its joints. As a result, the body creates inflammation which leads to pain, swelling, stiffness, and a lack of mobility. Over time, inflammation can be destructive and cause permanent damage. A new study has explored the use of baking soda as ...click here to read more

Testosterone is the primary hormone needed in male libido, but it has also been linked to other health problems. Some studies have suggested that low testosterone in males is linked to depression and even diabetes. A more recent study has suggested that low testosterone may be tied to chronic disease. Lead author of the study ...click here to read more

Our body is connected in several different ways, so it shouldn’t be that surprising that your gut health could impact your joint pain. It is well known that obesity is linked to osteoarthritis — a type of arthritis categorized by “wear-and-tear” of the joints and cartilage. Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 31 million people and it’s ...click here to read more

Senile purpura is a condition that impacts the elderly and is referred to in many different ways. For instance, some people know senile pupura as purpura senilis, skin hemorrhages, or as Bateman purpura. Senile purpura was first described by British dermatologist Thomas Bateman in 1818. Just what is senile purpura? Well, the simplest senile purpura ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever had a bone spur on the top of your foot, you know how annoying it can be. Bone spurs are actually a common problem and often appear on the top of the mid-foot, which is a collection of joints in the middle of the foot. Best described as a bony projection, bone ...click here to read more

Citrus fruits are often recommended to consume as they are great immune-boosters. But if you have arthritis, you may want to avoid certain types of citrus fruit. With arthritis, joints and tendons become swollen, red, achy, and mobility becomes restricted. Some nutritionists believe that consuming grapefruits can worsen symptoms related to arthritis by triggering further ...click here to read more

Proteinuria, the presence of excessive or high amounts of protein in urine, can be an early sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to exit the body through urine. But kidney damage can impact the filtering system, letting too much protein leak into the urine as a result. ...click here to read more

It is common for people to mistake panic attacks for heart attacks. Here we’ll take a look at the differences between the two. The fact is, panic attacks and heart attacks do have some similarities in terms of symptoms, including chest pain. But they otherwise are two distinct medical reactions. Before we look at the ...click here to read more

Arthritis is a common cause for joint pain among older adults. Joints become stiff, swollen, range of motion is limited, and above all, you experience pain. Living with arthritis and joint pain can be difficult, but there is one thing that you probably do every day that is worsening it. Several studies have shown that ...click here to read more

Many people are familiar with tendonitis, but what may come as a surprise is that more and more sufferers are finding essential oils for tendonitis that are well worth considering as part of a treatment plan. Tendinitis actually has several different names, depending on the cause. There is Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Pitcher’s Shoulder, and ...click here to read more

Some people can have a bone spur in the knee and not realize it because they have no symptoms, while others have pain so severe that it interrupts their regular movement. To get a better understanding of the causes of bone spurs, symptoms of a bone spur in the knee, and how to treat it, ...click here to read more

A new study recently published in the Journal of Physiology suggests that stretching regularly can have health benefits in elderly patients. According to the research, although the benefits of regular stretching are widely known, the number of elderly people who participate in this wellness activity is far below what one would hope. Specifically, those with ...click here to read more