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Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk

Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study published inArthritis Care & Researchhas uncovered an elevated risk of Parkinson's disease in individuals with osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study published inArthritis Care & Researchhas uncovered an elevated risk of Parkinson's disease in individuals with osteoarthritis.
Add virtual reality to exercise and ease chronic pain, say researchers

Add virtual reality to exercise and ease chronic pain, say researchers

by University of South AustraliaCycling with VR increased exercise enjoyment by 20%. Credit: University of South AustraliaBoosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you'

Add virtual reality to exercise and ease chronic pain, say researchers

by University of South AustraliaCycling with VR increased exercise enjoyment by 20%. Credit: University of South AustraliaBoosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you'
Tips to staying germ-free at the gym

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

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
Osteoporosis: A Silent Threat to Women’s Health

Osteoporosis: A Silent Threat to Women’s Health

According to recent statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation, worldwide, 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime.

Osteoporosis: A Silent Threat to Women’s Health

According to recent statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation, worldwide, 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime.
Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo
'Stepped' approach to exercise can help with arthritic knees

'Stepped' approach to exercise can help with arthritic knees

by Steven Reinberg Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. But an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort and improve knee function

'Stepped' approach to exercise can help with arthritic knees

by Steven Reinberg Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. But an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort and improve knee function
Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of
New research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease

New research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease

by Crystal Mackay,University of Western OntarioImage of a spine. Credit: Séguin Lab / University of Western OntarioAfter hearing firsthand from patients about how the disease impacted their live

New research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease

by Crystal Mackay,University of Western OntarioImage of a spine. Credit: Séguin Lab / University of Western OntarioAfter hearing firsthand from patients about how the disease impacted their live
Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp
Have arthritis? Design your office to ease the strain

Have arthritis? Design your office to ease the strain

by Cara MurezWhether your job is remote or takes you to an office, you'll feel better and offset joint pain by having a workspace that's designed to work for you instead of against you.The big

Have arthritis? Design your office to ease the strain

by Cara MurezWhether your job is remote or takes you to an office, you'll feel better and offset joint pain by having a workspace that's designed to work for you instead of against you.The big
High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

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

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