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As we get older, many of us become increasingly concerned with our blood pressure. For those who meet the criteria for hypertension (BP > 140/90), this concern is of particular importance. Untreated hypertension can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. In that sense, controlling your
How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally? Read More »
What is S-Adenosyl Methionine or SAMe? S-adenosyl methionine or SAMe, for short, is a common dietary supplement ingredient found in products with potential benefits for improving quality of mood, promoting liver health, in addition to potentially relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis or joint pain. It also has potential benefits in relieving symptoms of fibromyalgia. S-adenosyl methionine
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I am not really sure why it is, but one of my older posts on women’s shoes and arthritis remains as my most popular post of all time on this blog. If my blog readers are interested in the association between footwear and knee arthritis, then why not provide some more information on this topic
Do Shoe Inserts Help to Relieve Arthritis Symptoms? Read More »
Just the other day I was watching a comedian on one of the comedy channels. Though I only managed to catch the last few minutes of the show, I heard a really funny skit which ties into this blog post. The comedian quipped, “Hope is a single man’s game… married men don’t have hope. When
Marital Status, Marital Strain, and Risk of Heart Disease Read More »
A very recent study published in the journal, Angiology, highlights the association between gout, uric acid, and peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Gout and Cardiovascular Risk? Read More »
One common question for patients who suffer from the symptoms of arthritis is whether acetaminophen (Tylenol) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen) are better for treating the pain associated with arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common and debilitating condition. The incidence of osteoarthritis increases as we age. For the people who suffer
Acetaminophen or NSAIDS for Arthritis? Read More »
