Whether you’ve planned to keep the Thanksgiving meal to the immediate family or have invited extended family, it’s important to not tax your joint health this holiday season. While you may take pleasure in preparing a delicious, traditional turkey dinner, there’s more work involved than the typical home-cooked meal. Long to-do lists, higher foot traffic […] Read More...
With temperatures dropping, patients living with joint pain may experience more aches and stiffness. As the year comes to a close, it’s important to stay on top of joint and arthritis care, especially when holidays bring long to-do lists and celebrations. According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritic patients may experience more discomfort in colder months […] Read More...
National Career Development Month, observed every November, invites people at all stages of their working life to evaluate their current situations and future choices. Recent events have resulted in a spike in job vacancies across many industries and fields. Typically, people start to think about switching careers before the holidays in order to prepare for […] Read More...
It’s time once again for the ghouls and goblins to take over the streets. If you live in a kid-friendly, active Halloween neighborhood you’re likely to hear the same three words over and over on the thirty-first. If chronic joint pain is an issue, regardless of the time of year, it’s important to observe safety […] Read More...
Patients with chronic joint pain often hear recommendations to exercise. Movement aids lubrication of the joints, which in turns helps reduce stiffness and aching. That said, not all exercises are created equal. Depending on the severity of your arthritis or similar condition, certain exercises may exacerbate your pain rather than relieve it. Low-impact workouts and […] Read More...
Men suffering arthritis at an early age may have issues with fertility, according to a study conducted at Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands. The study, published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, reports that patients with arthritic joint pain under the age of thirty were shown to have fewer children and poorer quality […] Read More...
With the widespread reach of COVID-19, many patients recovered from the virus have reported different long-term effects. According to the CDC, reported post-COVID health problems have included headaches, fatigue and sleepiness, continued breathing problems and mood changes. Recently, researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have found a link between the disease and bone […] Read More...
Emotional and physical health go hand in hand. When aches and pain slow your progress, your condition can affect your overall mood. “Vice-versa” applies here as well, as studies have shown that issues with mental health can exacerbate symptoms of arthritis and other types of joint pain. October is Emotional Wellness Month. With the year […] Read More...
After a long night’s rest, it’s tempting to stay in bed well past your alarm. While sleep is essential for improvement of overall health, your body’s inactivity over several hours can impact joint pain and back stiffness. You’re moving again, and those early morning aches and pains make it difficult to get started. However, a […] Read More...
After a long and rough day at work, the sight of a beloved pet waiting with a joyful bark or enthusiastic purr easily brightens one’s mood. Pets are companions and friends. Whether you’ve opened your home to a dog or cat, even a bird or a cage-dwelling hamster or rabbit, you’ve not only given comfort […] Read More...
