Your joints are important connections between your bones! They enable your body to move, bend, turn, flex, and twist. As you age, your joints age, too. The cartilage and fluid (which acts like motor oil to lube up the joints)… [Learn More]
If you find it hard to stick to a regular walking program, be creative! Putting some variety into your daily routine will make it more enjoyable and a harder habit to break. Discover 10 Ways to Enhance Your Walking Routine… [Learn More]
We’ve all been there….. feeling so tired that it’s all you can do to get out of your pj’s and get dressed for the day. For most of us, this weariness is short lived and comes from “over-doing it” either… [Learn More]
Most of us know that eating healthy is something we should do. Eating a balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean sources of protein are important for good health and quality of life. For those… [Learn More]
There are many products available to make living with arthritis easier. Therapists call them adaptive devices, or ADL’s, which stands for Aids to Daily Living. Some of these products you may have heard of, others you may not have. If… [Learn More]
Most everyone knows that health risks associated with smoking – cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But, did you know that smoking and arthritis has many risks too? Research shows smoking can alter the immune system,… [Learn More]
Part 3 of our blog series What Can I Do to Prevent Arthritis, looks at those factors you may not have considered when thinking about how to live with and prevent arthritis. How you take care of yourself, your attitude… [Learn More]
In Part 1 of our series, What Can I Do to Prevent Arthritis, we looked at two factors in the development of arthritis– Aging and Heredity. In Part 2, we will look at two more factors- Arthritis and Injuries and… [Learn More]
Let’s face it! There are some things in life you can change and some things you can’t. The same is true when talking about Osteoarthritis. The question what can I do to prevent arthritis is one that is often asked. … [Learn More]
For many people with arthritis, coping with food preparation can present difficult challenges. Opening a jar, chopping an onion and even washing dishes can be difficult with a sore thumb or fingers. Pain and joint swelling can be warning signs… [Learn More]
