Fiftysomething Diet: Vitamin D for Healthier Knees
When cranky, painful knees turn out to be the beginnings of the “wear and tear” joint disease called osteoarthritis, it’s disheartening to hear doctors tell you there is no cure. The good news,...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Hip Injuries After 50
Falling and breaking a hip may be the beginning of a loss of independence, since many people are unable to live on their own after such an injury. The bad news is the risk of hip fractures increases...
View ArticleTop 5 Fitness Myths of Adults Over 50
We all know that exercise is important. And as we get older, it becomes even more essential to maintaining a high quality of life. The trouble is, there’s a lot of conflicting information about which...
View ArticleWhat’s Causing My Hand Pain and Tingling?
There are a number of diseases that can cause pain and tingling in the hands: osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis are among them. And then there are injuries such as fractures,...
View ArticleThe Arthritis Supplement You’ve Never Heard Of
(Editor’s note: This story previously was published by MedShadow.org.) While you may have never heard of SAMe, it is an over-the-counter supplement that is rapidly growing in popularity as a treatment...
View ArticleWhat Are the Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery?
Did you know that arthritis is the main cause of knee pain and disability? Depending on the type and severity of the condition, treatment options include “conservative” medical, lifestyle and...
View ArticleWhat to Do If You Have Hip Pain
David Cooper experienced hip issues in his late 40s, primarily when he slept on his side or walked uphill. He had been seeing a rheumatologist (a specialist in musculoskeletal disease and autoimmune...
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