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Reiki helps health anxiety in fibromyalgia says new research
Reiki may be helpful for people with fibromyalgia after new research shows it reduces anxiety.
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Early-onset osteoarthritis cases have almost doubled since 1990
Early-onset osteoarthritis – defined as occurring in people aged 30–54 years old – nearly doubled between 1990 and 2019 says new data. Why? Because of the rise in overweight and obesity, the team behind the findings suggests. Continue reading
Women’s gout risk appears to double after menopause
Gout rates are higher in men and women throughout most of life, but by the time women reach 80 years old, the incidence is equal, Dr Jeff Peterson recently reported at a conference.
Joint pain reducing your independence? Consider a riser recliner, suggests Debra Dunitz, Consultant Occupational Therapist
Riser recliners can be an important part of maintaining independence in my extensive experience of working with people with stiff and painful joints.
Small daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may stave off bone thinning
Just a 57g daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may help reduce bone thinning without boosting harmful low density cholesterol, a small trial suggests. The effects seem to be specific to Jarlsberg in particular, the findings indicate. Continue reading
