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Bone Health is a Critical Issue for Men with Prostate Cancer

July 4, 2012 in Bone & Joint, Conditions & Treatments, Featured, Health, Health RSS, Health Tips, Life Lessons, Living, Living RSS

Prostate cancer is a serious issue for men, with one in six diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. However, it is especially important for African-American men, who have a one in five chance of being diagnosed, which is the highest incident rate than any other group in the U.S. A recent survey of 90 ...
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Easing Arthritis Pain

June 15, 2012 in Back Pain, Bone & Joint, Conditions & Treatments, Health

For the 50 million American adults currently suffering from arthritis, symptom management is the name of the game. Although it’s the leading cause of disability in the U.S., and the second most frequently reported chronic condition, there are currently no cures for the family of musculoskeletal disorders known as arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. ...
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Gardening Tips to Avoid Injury and Discomfort

April 23, 2012 in Back Pain, Bone & Joint, Gardening, Health, Housing

It’s that time of year again when you can dig your hands into the dirt, spread seeds over the freshly turned earth, and smell the delicious scent of green plants growing. Gardening is very healthy, both physically and mentally. In addition to providing exercise, gardening delivers health benefits in the fresh foods you eat and ...
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What Do I Need to Know About My Bones And Joints?

November 15, 2011 in Bone & Joint

Bone is a living, growing tissue.  Bones are made up of collagen and calcium.  Collagen is protein that makes bones flexible, while calcium is a mineral that makes bones strong.  About 99% of calcium stored in the body is contained in bones, while the other 1% is in the blood.   Do bones grow? Yes, ...
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What Causes Osteoarthritis?

November 6, 2011 in Bone & Joint

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints.  This inflammation causes pain in one or more joints and may limit movement.  There are over 100 forms of arthritis.  However, osteoarthritis is the most common form of the disease.  It affects nearly 21 million Americans.  The majority of people over age 65 have some degree of osteoarthritis. ...
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How to Treat Osteoarthritis With Non-drug Therapy?

October 13, 2011 in Bone & Joint, Featured

Lifestyle modifications that may relieve joint discomfort and help control your symptoms include: Keeping an arthritis journal:  Your journal should keep track of your symptoms (like duration of joint pain and what caused the pain).  The arthritis journal will help keep your doctor informed of changes in your arthritis so that he or she can ...
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What is Back Pain?

October 4, 2011 in Bone & Joint

If you have ever cried, “Oh my back”, you are not alone.  At some point in our lives, almost everyone deals with back pain.  It is one of America’s most common medical problems as it has been estimated to occur in 8 of every 10 people at some time in their lives.  The pain could ...
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How Can I Treat Back Pain?

September 25, 2011 in Bone & Joint

How back pain is treated will depend on whether your pain is acute or chronic.  Acute back pain is often due to an injury or back sprain.  The pain lasts for a short time (less than 4 to 6 weeks) and will often improve without treatment.  Chronic back pain is often due to some form ...
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What is Osteoporosis?

September 13, 2011 in Bone & Joint

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose their density or strength.  This results in an increased risk of bone fracture.   How common is osteoporosis? Currently, 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 34 million have low bone mass, which places them at risk for developing osteoporosis and bone fractures.  One out of every ...
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How Can I Prevent Osteoporosis?

September 1, 2011 in Bone & Joint

There is no cure for osteoporosis.  Therefore, prevention is critical.   Are you getting enough calcium from your diet Adequate calcium intake is vital for building and maintaining healthy bones.  Adults should receive between 1,000 mg and 1,200 mg of calcium daily.  Unfortunately, the typical American only consumes about 600 mg of calcium each day.  ...
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