Bones & Joints Archives

Inflammaging: Connecting Aging and Chronic Diseases

Oct 4, 2021 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Geroscience is a growing discipline that seeks to understand the relationship between aging and age-related diseases. Rather than just studying specific diseases in a silo, the guiding principle is to examine the underlying physiology of aging, how it makes older people more vulnerable to diseases, and what can be done … Read More

For Knee Osteoarthritis, Exercise Can Reduce Pain and Improve Function

Sep 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

An estimated 14 million people in the U.S. have knee osteoarthritis, and, among adults age 45 and older, a higher percentage of women than men are diagnosed with the condition, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage has worn away on the ends of the two … Read More

Newsbriefs: Poor hearing; Managing incontinence; Knee arthritis; Aerobic Exercise Benefits

Sep 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

Poor Hearing Linked to Worse Physical Function A study published in JAMA Network Open, June 25, suggests that older adults with hearing impairment may have worse physical function and decline faster over time compared to those with normal hearing. For the study, researchers analyzed data from 2,956 older adults, mean … Read More

Frontline: Digital diabetes program; Broken bones; New migraine medication

Jul 26, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

Better Blood Glucose Control with Digital Diabetes Program People with type 2 diabetes who got digital coaching had significant success managing their blood glucose levels, say researchers who published their findings in the April-June 2021 issue of JMIR Diabetes. Study participants were people with type 2 diabetes and an A1C … Read More

Understanding and Treating Osteoarthritis

Jul 22, 2021 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Osteoarthritis (OA), the disease responsible for the majority of later-in-life knee pain, tends to begin around middle age and comes to make itself known more loudly by the time the sixth decade rolls around. OA has long been considered a “wear and tear” joint problem associated with aging. But it’s … Read More

Frontline: Risk of dementia; Risk of falls: Decrease gut inflammation

Jun 23, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

Getting Enough Sleep May Cut Your Risk of Dementia People in their 50s and 60s who reported getting six hours or less of sleep each night are at higher risk of developing dementia later in life, according to research published in Nature Communications, April 20, 2021. The researchers collected data … Read More

Anesthetic Options for Hip and Knee Replacements

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

You might think that a surgery as complicated as knee or hip replacement requires general anesthesia, which renders a person unconscious and necessitates a multi-day hospital stay. But it’s not necessarily so. A growing body of evidence shows that regional anesthesia may be the better choice for most people. A … Read More

Joint Pain and You

May 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

If you currently suffer from joint pain— or hope to prevent it—don’t be tempted by ads and fads. Beyond taking any medications recommended by your healthcare provider, there are steps you can take to ease pain and protect joints. What Works. To protect your joints, be careful at work and … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Causes of ankle and foot swelling; What causes gout, and is it hereditary?

May 21, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Aging & Independence

I’ve noticed that my ankles and feet have been swelling at least once or twice a week for the past few weeks. Is this a sign of a serious disease? How can I relieve the swelling? There are several possible causes of swollen ankles and feet, and you should report … Read More

Boost Your Bone Strength with Easy Exercises

May 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

If you are a postmenopausal woman, you are at risk for osteoporosis—having weak, brittle bones that increase your risk of fracturing a bone. The good news is, doing simple exercises a few days a week can improve your bone strength and reduce your fracture risk. “The effect of exercise on … Read More

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