Pain

Seek Out the Spice of Life

Dec 19, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
We know the importance of herbs and spices for enhancing flavors, but do you know how they can enhance your health as well? They have been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Herbs like basil, oregano, and cilantro are the leaves of the plant and spices like … Read More

News Briefs December 2023

Nov 29, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Even Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Raise Risk of Stroke While previous studies have established a link between long-term exposure to various types of air pollution and reduced brain health, recent research suggests that just five days of exposure to air pollutants may raise the risk of stroke. The … Read More

Simple Strategies Can Ease Bunions

Oct 26, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
About one-third of older Americans have bunions: painful swellings that develop on the side of the foot, at the base of the big toe. Their impact shouldn’t be underestimated—they aren’t just painful; they also can impact your mobility, preventing you from taking sufficient exercise and from socializing with others. Fortunately, … Read More

Seek Help if You Suffer from Persistent Pain

Sep 25, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Research published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society highlights the impact of persistent pain on older adults. Persistent pain—also known as chronic pain—typically is defined as pain that lasts longer than six months. The study data suggest that this type of pain contributes to … Read More

Pain Is a Warning Sign

Sep 25, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Studies suggest that 60 to 70 percent of older adults have experienced pain that lasted at least a year, and more than 15 percent report daily pain. But while pain tends to occur more often as you get older, that doesn’t mean you should see it as normal. In fact, … Read More

The Pros and Cons of Steroid Medications

Jul 21, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
When cortisone, the first steroid medication, was approved for treating the pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis in the 1950s, it was considered something of a miracle drug. It was so effective that many more steroid medications were developed over the years; now, there are about a dozen medications … Read More

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