by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 29, 2018 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Exercise, Knee, Wellness
If you suffer from knee arthritis and worry that walking will only worsen your damaged joint, a new study suggests you put your fears aside, slip on some sneakers, and take a brief but brisk walk. The researchers estimated that if older adults with the condition added...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 20, 2018 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Wellness
Women who were regularly exposed to secondhand smoke as children might be at slightly increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis, a new study hints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints....
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jun 27, 2018 | Anti-aging, arthritis, pain, Wellness
While people typically associate osteoporosis with women, men aren’t immune. Osteoporosis commonly leads to weakening of the skeleton and fractures. According to the U.S. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, by the age of 70,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 17, 2018 | arthritis, Wellness
About 1 in 1,000 children has some type of chronic arthritis, the American College of Rheumatology says. Arthritis can affect children of any age, although rarely during the first six months of life. In the United States, a common medical term for the joint disease in...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 15, 2018 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Wellness
Exercise can help prevent many chronic illnesses as well as make it easier to manage health conditions, from diabetes to joint pain. In terms of prevention, aim for the recommended 150 minutes of exercise, like brisk walking or cycling, each week. Along with eating a...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 10, 2018 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Exercise, Knee, pain, Wellness
Golfers with knee arthritis should park the golf cart and walk the links instead, researchers say. While using a golf cart may seem the obvious choice for golfers with knee problems, a new small study finds that walking provides much greater health benefits. Moreover,...
