Arthritis

ankle fusion

I am planning on having ankle fusion surgery on my right ankle and would like to hear from anyone who has undergone this procedure successfully.

Hormones & Healthy Bones

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), has launched a revised version of its brochure Hormones and Healthy Bones: Helping Midlife Women Make Better Choices for a Healthy Future.

When Housework Hurts Too Much: 5 Tips to Manage the Pain

You're in the middle of a routine household task when a pain shoots through your hand that's sharp enough to stop you in your tracks and bring tears to your eyes.

Diagnosed with Gout: A list of Questions and Answers

One of my close family members was just diagnosed with gout, and I wanted to share information that I found on this disease.

sjogren's syndrome

I heard there was a program on the learning change about sjogren's syndrome. I would love to see it. Is it playing again? I have Comcast for my cable. Please advise.

Ankle Fusion

I signed up because I was reading about others who have had the ankle bone fusion. I had mine 1 week ago, 9-12-2008.

The type of exercise may be more important than just merely exercising!

I thought this was fascinating, as we often hear that we need to "exercise" or "increase our physical activity level" in relatively vague terms, perhaps with emphasis on frequency and duration (i.e.,

support for joint disease

I have recently been diagnosed with RA and am on some heavy duty drugs. I would like feedback from other ra patients. Are these drugs safe long term? What is your cancer risk? life expentancy? I am 63. Will this disease progress more rapidly because of my age. I am going to a good facility (I hope) but my doctor does not really have a lot of time to discuss anything with me. He seems to be good medically. There is
very little support for this disease. Maybe I am overacting to the severity of it. What are the bes facilities for this disease? Any support would be appreciated.

Ankle Fusion

Looking for anyone who had an ankle fusion and now is having problems with severe pain agian (mine was done in 2000)?

Prevention: The Anti-Aging Workout

You already know exercise makes you look and feel younger. But here's a news flash: Exercise actually does make you younger—right down to your DNA. Prevention Magazine

We've been talking about the benefits of a few minutes of daily exercise. More than for weight loss, daily exercise can also affect your quality of life as you mature. An 8-week program (20 mins 3 days/week) designed by Mubarakah Ibrahim, Owner of Balance Fitness in New Haven, Connecticut, may be just your ticket to reversing the ravages of over-40 weight gain and loss of muscle mass.