Still’s Disease is a form of arthritis that is characterized by high spiking fevers and transient salmon-colored rash. Still’s disease was first described in children, but it is now known to occur, much less commonly, in adults (in whom it is referred to as adult-onset Still’s disease). There is commonly swelling of the lymph [...]
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Research has shown that one of the best treatments for arthritis sufferers is exercise. Exercising strengthens the muscles which contributes to reduced stress on the joints. This then leads to improving the strength of the bones and health and flexibility of the connecting cartilage tissue. For most arthritis patients the recommendation is to get [...] A study performed by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that 6 months of meditation helped rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients reduce their stress by as much as 33%. The research was based on a training course called “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction” (MBSR). MBSR teaches patients to focus calmness, clarity, well-being and [...] The number of people using smartphones is increasing at a furious pace. Along with that is the increase in the number of people accessing the web from their phone. Whether it’s a Blackberry, iPhone or one of the number of devices available today, it is the newest trend. So I have installed a plugin [...] The University of Manchester is currently recruiting 90 people for an upcoming study into how placebos work. This group includes 30 with chronic, widespread pain, 30 with osteoarthritis and 30 healthy people as controls. The recruits will be from the musculoskeletal pain clinic at Hope Hospital in Salford and other pain clinics. Most trials [...] A study conducted in 2003 by the University of California, Davis was the first to test for key inflammatory indicators, called markers, in blood samples from healthy people. [...] If you suffer from arthritis, there is great news for you! You do not have to quit playing golf. Actually, golf can help improve the symptoms of arthritis and add strength and mobility! Exercise has been found to be one of the best ways to treat osteoarthritis. Exercise can help your mood, act [...] |
  
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