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...
It’s not uncommon for a professional athlete to retire at a relatively young age. Many cite the amount of strain and play-related injury inflicted on their bodies as a leading factor in hanging up cleats, rackets, and uniforms. Recently, tennis champion Andy Murray announced retirement pending later this year. While 31 seems too soon to leave […] Read More...
If you feel stiffness or mild pain in your knee during the winter months, your first instinct might be to dismiss it as a weather-related discomfort. It’s important, however, to pay attention to the severity and location of the pain, as well as duration. While the new year brings aches and soreness following resolutions to […] Read More...
When done properly, regular exercise can help reduce the risk of lower back pain. It’s important, therefore, to determine which ones are best for you. If you led an active life before injury or illness, it’s possible the sports or training exercises you performed in the past may not apply in your current condition. According […] Read More...
Holidays can bring as much stress as joy, and if you suffer arthritis the pain may have felt more intense this time around. Once the decorations are cleared away and you’ve resumed a normal schedule, though, your discomfort may continue at holiday levels. According to a recent study from Tufts University, a rise in cold weather […] Read More...
When your body aches, you want relief. Who wants to spend the time defining and pinpointing the exact location of the pain? Those who experience stiffness and discomfort due to age or injury seek medical attention for a solution, but it is important to determine the type of pain you’re suffering in order to be […] Read More...
The connection between cold weather and joint pain may sound like an old wives’ tale, but for years researchers have studied the correlation between changes in temperature and health. In a study conducted by the European Project on Osteoarthritis in 2014, 67% of participants claimed a sensitivity that caused them to experience joint pain more […] Read More...
