Magnesium levels may be important for joint health and osteoarthritis
Keeping an eye on our magnesium levels along with gut health may become part of how we take on osteoarthritis, a team highlights in Nutrition Research.
Continue readingAccessible island holidays close to home: The Channel Islands
Just a stone’s throw away, The Channel Islands offer a taste of paradise – the UK’s own exotic archipelago. Seriously, a recent survey found that nearly 80% of Brits can’t tell the difference between the Channel Islands and the Caribbean thanks to golden sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Continue readingFibromyalgia seems to be an autoimmune disorder scientists discover
The theory that fibromyalgia is caused by the brain is in question after new research finds it is much more likely to be a disorder of the immune system.
Continue readingMoving from education into the workplace has a unique set of challenges for young people with arthritis, explains Dr Janet E McDonagh
Our expectation of milestones we should reach when we are young is fairly rigid. School exams lead to work, perhaps with a stint at college or university in between. In general, it’s pretty straightforward… unless you have a chronic health condition. And one that’s invisible to everyone else can be more challenging still.
The role of the occupational therapist is busy and rewarding, says Aisling McCartney
Occupational therapists improve people’s ability to complete everyday tasks when they are having difficulties due to health conditions and ageing. Their aim is to help people better their ability to function as independently as possible so they can participate in activities that are important to them. An occupational therapist will identify and eliminate barriers to independence (for example preparing food and/or going to work) so people can participate in normal daily life.
