Arthritis defies stereotypes. That’s because arthritis is not a singular, specific disease: There are more than 150 different types of arthritis in existence, affecting more than 50 million Americans and counting. Cases are expected...
PAIN RELIEF WITH ANESTHESIA NERVE BLOCKS can relieve pain by stopping the impulses that travel along nerves in the body. The physician injects a local anesthetic along the course of the nerve or nerves...
Total knee replacement (TKA) dramatically improves a patient’s quality of life and significantly reduces his/her long-term treatment costs, according to a new study. Total knee replacement is performed on people who have severe functional...
The American Cancer Society estimates diet is linked to about one-third of all cancers. They say eating more fruits and vegetables can help. Recent research suggests produce may also play a protective role in...
Gelatin in concentrated amounts may have a positive effect on joint pain and stiffness in athletes, according to a study conducted at Ball State University by Dr. David Pearson, coordinator of the university’s Human...
The ancient Chinese therapy of acupuncture can help those suffering from arthritis of the knee, according to new research. The study is the largest clinical trial on acupuncture reported to date. More than 20...
As the rate of overweight and obesity climbs, so do the related physical and psychological consequences. Studies indicate that the lowest risks for heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers are in people who have...
Osteoarthritis Also known as osteoarthrosis, degenerative arthritis, and degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is a gradual wearing down of cartilage – the firm, elastic tissue that connects bones with muscles and protects the joints. This...
Osteoarthritis is simply a process where the protective cartilage that covers the ends of the bones wears away, exposing the bone which can also be damaged. Apart from a very few people who have...
To lose weight, you need to create an energy deficit, or use up more calories than you consume. But before you cut calories or increase energy intake, it’s important to see where you’re starting...
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLB), BMI is the common measurement used to determine weight status. Overweight, obesity, and extreme obesity are defined suing BMI as follows: • Overweight –...