Benjamin Franklin once said death and taxes were the only two things said to be certain in the world. Some would argue stress as a strong candidate for that list. Demands in the workplace, worry over finances and family issues, anxiety over heavy traffic… it may not take much for stress to consume our lives, […] Read More...
As new laws regarding usage of cannabis-based products for medicinal purposes come into effect, it calls into question their effectiveness in relieving joint pain. A recent article followed a group of senior citizens in Laguna Woods, California as they gathered at a dispensary to purchase items infused with marijuana and marijuana by-products to help with […] Read More...
Spring has arrived! Depending on where you live, however, it may not officially feel like spring yet. Eventually, we’ll experience warmer weather and have the opportunity to spend more time outside. For people dealing with varying degrees of joint pain, the change in scenery through outdoor walks and exercise may help, but it’s important to […] Read More...
Since 1961, National Poison Prevention Week has helped raise awareness of toxins that occur naturally and appear in household products. According to the National Capital Poison Center, nearly 7 of every 1,000 adults in the U.S. were reported exposed to some type of poison in 2017, while 39 of every 1,000 children were affected. (source) […] Read More...
International Women’s Day, celebrated today, is a time to reflect on how women have contributed to world culture, science, and politics. Today, like any day, it’s also good to consider the well-being of women, especially older women who may require more care. As women enter the menopausal stage, joint pain management becomes a greater concern. […] Read More...
As we begin Caffeine Awareness Month, some of us may be holding a steaming mug of dark roast, trying not to think of how our daily pick-me-up effects us. If you have a love-hate relationship with coffee, or any drink with a substantial amount of caffeine, you may alternately think of cutting down while looking […] Read More...
The next time you experience pain when you flex your fingers or bend your knees, you should reconsider turning to your favorite soda or sweet snack for comfort. Recent studies confirm a link between joint pain and sugar intake. Dr. Henry Nuss, a health nutritional scientist at Louisiana State University, recently appeared on WVUE-TV news […] Read More...
Whether you spend forty hours a week at a desk or engage in physical labor as part of your job, consider yourself at risk for joint pain. It’s common to experience stiffness in the back and neck after a long day, and shoulder pain is also a likely discomfort – in conjunction with other aches […] Read More...
While we’ve recently enjoyed warm days, winter isn’t quite through with our area yet. Cold mornings and severe temperature drops in the evening can meddle with our daily comfort. We have discussed ways one can ease the aches of arthritis and other types of joint pain during the winter, and for those interested in more […] Read More...
With February designated as American Heart Month, health sites and blogs will focus on issues involving heart disease, from statistics to exercise and nutrition tips for illness prevention. If you suffer arthritis or joint pain, you may not give too much thought to heart ailments, especially if a recent checkup indicates no problems in that respect. […] Read More...
