High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re

Updated on: June 17,2024

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re

Updated on:June 17,2024

Tips to staying germ-free at the gym

by Robin FosterGoing to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says."Good hygiene prev

Updated on: July 05,2024

Tips to staying germ-free at the gym

by Robin FosterGoing to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says."Good hygiene prev

Updated on:July 05,2024

A widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health, says study

byUniversity of CopenhagenGraphical abstract. Credit:Redox Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103250Whether selected to swim, row or run in the Olympics, or gearing up to ride

Updated on: July 17,2024

A widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health, says study

byUniversity of CopenhagenGraphical abstract. Credit:Redox Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103250Whether selected to swim, row or run in the Olympics, or gearing up to ride

Updated on:July 17,2024

Researchers find more action is needed to prevent arthritis after knee reconstruction surgery

by Marco Schimizzi,Michigan State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms faced by patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruc

Updated on: April 30,2024

Researchers find more action is needed to prevent arthritis after knee reconstruction surgery

by Marco Schimizzi,Michigan State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms faced by patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruc

Updated on:April 30,2024

Knee injections for arthritis? Save your money, study says

By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay ReporterHyaluronic acid has little effect on pain, none on function, new review states.(HealthDay) -- It's not good news for baby boomers with arthritic knees: Inject

Updated on: April 08,2024

Knee injections for arthritis? Save your money, study says

By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay ReporterHyaluronic acid has little effect on pain, none on function, new review states.(HealthDay) -- It's not good news for baby boomers with arthritic knees: Inject

Updated on:April 08,2024

Chronic inflammation and inactivity may affect age-related changes in gene and protein expression in skeletal muscle

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that some age-related changes in gene and protein expression in the skeletal muscles of older individuals may be affected more by physical

Updated on: April 26,2024

Chronic inflammation and inactivity may affect age-related changes in gene and protein expression in skeletal muscle

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that some age-related changes in gene and protein expression in the skeletal muscles of older individuals may be affected more by physical

Updated on:April 26,2024

OA and ferroptosis

Updated on: May 25,2024

OA and ferroptosis

Updated on:May 25,2024

Daily active commuting may lower inflammation levels

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Institu

Updated on: March 20,2024

Daily active commuting may lower inflammation levels

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Institu

Updated on:March 20,2024

Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Study showed greater improvements in pain, stiffness and function when added to routine care.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise and physical therapy may benefit people with hip and knee arthritis, new resea

Updated on: March 30,2024

Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Study showed greater improvements in pain, stiffness and function when added to routine care.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise and physical therapy may benefit people with hip and knee arthritis, new resea

Updated on:March 30,2024

Many U.S. seniors may need better knee arthritis care

by Denise MannJust a fraction of older Americans with arthritic knees try physical therapy, pain-relieving injections or other more conservative measures before undergoing knee replacement surgery, ne

Updated on: June 01,2024

Many U.S. seniors may need better knee arthritis care

by Denise MannJust a fraction of older Americans with arthritic knees try physical therapy, pain-relieving injections or other more conservative measures before undergoing knee replacement surgery, ne

Updated on:June 01,2024

New RA guideline emphasizes maximizing methotrexate and biologics, minimizing steroids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will preview its 2020 Guideline for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at ACR Conve

Updated on: April 20,2024

New RA guideline emphasizes maximizing methotrexate and biologics, minimizing steroids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will preview its 2020 Guideline for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at ACR Conve

Updated on:April 20,2024

Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

byDoshisha UniversityEccentric-only resistance training at long muscle lengths and with a long contraction duration can chronically decrease the passive stiffness of a specific muscle while simu

Updated on: August 31,2024

Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

byDoshisha UniversityEccentric-only resistance training at long muscle lengths and with a long contraction duration can chronically decrease the passive stiffness of a specific muscle while simu

Updated on:August 31,2024