Arthritis
Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis, other muscle and joint conditions
It may seem counterintuitive, but exercise can be beneficial for people suffering from arthritis and other muscle and joint conditions. A new study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that older adults experienced less pain, reduced stiffness and less fatigue after participating in a hospital-based exercise program. “The study adds to the growing body […]
How Communication Promotes Healthy Aging
It pays to communicate frequently with your health care manager. When you communicate frequently, you cut back the risks of various diseases that affect the elderly. Studies show that people who frequently discuss their health with doctors live a longer and healthier life. How far communication stretches: Communication reaches further however than verbal words. When […]
Protein appears to protect against bone loss in arthritis
A small protein named GILZ appears to protect against the bone loss that often accompanies arthritis and its treatment, researchers report. Arthritis as well as aging prompt the body to make more fat than bone, and the researchers have previously shown GILZ can restore a more youthful, healthy mix. It also tamps down inflammation, a […]
Obesity alone does not cause arthritis in animals
The link between obesity and osteoarthritis may be more than just the wear and tear on the skeleton caused by added weight. A Duke University study has found that the absence of the appetite hormone leptin can determine whether obese mice experience arthritis, no matter how heavy they are. “We were completely surprised to find […]
Vigilance for kidney problems key for rheumatoid arthritis patients, study finds
Rheumatoid arthritis patients are likelier than the average person to develop chronic kidney disease, and more severe inflammation in the first year of rheumatoid arthritis, corticosteroid use, high blood pressure and obesity are among the risk factors, new Mayo Clinic research shows. Physicians should test rheumatoid arthritis patients periodically for signs of kidney problems, and […]
10 Reasons Why Those with Arthritis Should Exercise
Arthritis is becoming more and more common — and not just among the very old. Unfortunately, many arthritis sufferers mistakenly believe that exercise will worsen their condition.The reality is, however, that exercise can be extremely beneficial. “A well-rounded physical activity program of stretching, strength training and aerobic exercise can help minimize many of […]