When we think about what our bodies should expect with aging, it is common to anticipate a decline in joint health due to the stresses of our lives. We all grew up hearing older family members talking about how they had trouble moving about because of their knees or maybe that they were sensitive to…
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How to Keep Your Knee Joints Healthy
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Lawnmower Safety Tips
In 2015, the most recent year for which data is available, 81,938 Americans visited emergency departments because of lawn mower-related injuries. These injuries can range from minor burns and cuts to broken bones and amputations. Protect your hands while using your lawnmower this season by following these tips from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand:…
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Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
When we hear the word “arthritis,” it is common to think about the breakdown of joints that happens naturally with age. Despite the fact that both conditions are a form of arthritis – inflammation and breakdown at a joint – there are some very distinct differences between the two. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a condition that occurs…