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I'm Grateful My Mom Isn't Alive This Mother's Day
“Hey Courtney,” my sister said too softly when she called me too early on that Monday morning last August, “What are you doing right now?” I knew what she was going to say...
27 days ago - Scary Mommy
Preoperative analgesic use, obesity predict prolonged use after joint replacement
Obesity and the use of analgesics prior to hip or knee replacement are the strongest predictors of postoperative analgesic use among patients with osteoarthritis, according to...
28 days ago - Healio
Study: Individuals at high risk of knee arthritis can indulge in vigorous exercise
People at high risk for knee osteoarthritis may be nervous and reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging, cycling, singles tennis and skiing.
30 days ago - News Medical
Weight management, acupuncture and more: Natural remedies that help relieve arthritis pain
Arthritis is a general term for a group of degenerative conditions that target the joints and the tissues that surround the joints. There are several types of arthritis...
30 days ago - Natural News
Green tea, turmeric and more: 12 Supplements and herbs that can naturally relieve pain caused by arthritis
Arthritis refers to a group of degenerative conditions that target the joints and the tissues that surround the joints. Common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis...
1 month ago - Natural News
Knee pain pattern linked to radiographic OA disease stage, duration
Knee pain patterns were associated with radiographic osteoarthritis disease stage and duration, in addition to pain severity, according to findings published in Arthritis Care...
1 month ago - Healio
Diabetes increases knee OA pain intensity, worsens mental health
Patients with knee osteoarthritis demonstrated higher average pain intensity and worse physical and mental health if they also have diabetes, according to data published in...
2 monthes ago - Healio
Hand osteoarthritis less prevalent among black patients
Black populations demonstrated lower odds for hand osteoarthritis, compared with nonblack groups, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology. “Previous studies...
2 monthes ago - Healio
Balance in all things: Tai chi exercises found to improve quality of life for patients with knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that affects the joints in the hands, hips, knees and spine. Although it occurs often in older adults, people of any age can...
2 monthes ago - Natural News
Higher risk of complications after TKA found for post-traumatic arthritis vs OA
Results of a study comparing outcomes of total knee arthroplasty procedures performed for osteoarthritis and post-traumatic arthritis have shown the incidence of superficial...
2 monthes ago - Healio
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Extract from moringa trees found to prevent cataract formation
The clouding of the eye's natural lens, known as a cataract, is the most common cause of visual impairment among Americans. According to data from the University of Illinois at...
Facebook's own employees want MORE censorship of conservatives and Trump...
Facebook is under heavy criticism after CEO Mark Zuckerberg refused to remove a post by President Donald Trump. Now, even its own senior employees are calling for the company...
Osteoporosis Drug may also Protect From Pneumonia
4,041 patients with hip fractures who received osteoporosis medications found to have a lower risk of pneumonia.
Osteoporosis treatment may also protect against pneumonia
A recent study found that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates such as alendronate, which are widely used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, are linked with lower risks of...
Statements on Racism and Inequity from Healthy Aging Organizations
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is proud to promote inclusive communities that support all older adults and residents of all ages. In light of recent and ongoing...
Virtual ‘Community Conversations' on Social Isolation and Loneliness Continue
Age-friendly communities and MHAC partners are working to respond to social isolation and loneliness among older adults, both locally and statewide. MHAC is supporting a work...
Please Explain podcast: the coronavirus recession
Senior economics editor Shane Wright joins national editor Tory Maguire to discuss how this recession will impact policy and what we can expect from previous periods of...
Find Your Local City's “ParkScore” on Trust for Public Land Index
According to the Trust for Public Land, Boston ranks ninth among all US cities on their ParkScore Index that ranks communities based on accessibility to parks and recreation...
Antibody designed to recognize pathogens of Alzheimer's disease
Researchers have found a way to design an antibody that can identify the toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells - a potential advance in the fight against Alzheimer's...
Reasonable to Expect Some Coronavirus Vaccine by Year-End: Pentagon Researcher
A senior U.S. Army vaccine researcher said on Tuesday it was reasonable to expect that some sort of coronavirus vaccine could be available to part of the U.S. population by the...