If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, you may think, “My bones are fragile, so I should take it easy to prevent a fracture.”
It’s a logical thought. But it’s completely wrong.
A new study shows that exercise doesn’t lead to more fractures. It is actually one of the best ways to prevent them.
The research was published in the journal JAMA Network Open.… Read More
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the U.S. More than 30 million Americans suffer from it.[1]
It’s caused by the breakdown of cartilage between joints, which acts as a cushion. It’s often called “wear-and-tear” arthritis. That’s because it strikes when the cartilage wears down from overuse or injury. Bone rubs against bone causing inflammation, swelling, and pain. It can be debilitating.… Read More
Doctors have always been mystified about the cause of rheumatoid arthritis.
About 1.3 million Americans suffer with the joint condition. It’s an autoimmune disease in which your body’s own immune system attacks your joints.
Doctors have always suspected that genetics were the main cause. But new research points to a different culprit: antibiotics.
The study was published in the journal BMC Medicine.… Read More
It has long been known that people with osteoarthritis are at higher risk for a heart attack.
Arthritis patients are at least 40% more likely to die of heart disease than people without the joint condition.[1] [2]
Now, new research shows that pain relievers are the culprit.
The study was published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology. Researchers compared 7,743 osteoarthritis patients with 23,229 healthy people who never used NSAIDs.… Read More
For decades, mainstream doctors have had a simple recommendation for patients suffering from osteoarthritis… Rest.
This advice seems to make sense. Resting gives painful, swollen joints a chance to heal, right?
New research shows the opposite is true.
The study was published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Researchers observed cartilage cells on a microscopic level to see what happens during physical activity.… Read More
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. And osteoarthritis–also called “wear-and-tear” arthritis–is the most common form of the disease.
More than 40% of people over 70 have it.[1]
Mainstream doctors use painkilling drugs as the first-line treatment. Or they recommend joint replacement surgery. One often has side effects. And the other is invasive, painful, and requires a long recovery.… Read More