Bone & Joints Archives

Osteoarthritis: The Best Medicine for Painful Joints May Not be Surgery, But Exercise

Stiff knees, aching hips and persistent joint pain are often dismissed as normal signs of ageing. But osteoarthritis, the world’s most common joint disease, is not being treated according to […]

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People With a High Percentage of Muscle Fat Have an Increased Risk of Serious Heart Disease, Regardless of Body Weight

People with fat deposits hidden in their muscles have a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index.

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Newly Discovered Mechanism in the Cell’s Energy Factory May Lead to New Treatment Options for Muscle Diseases

Researchers have discovered a mechanism in our cells that is essential for energy production in the muscles. This discovery could lead to new treatments for muscle diseases. In addition, research

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How rheumatoid arthritis can be delayed or even prevented

Signals From the Gut Could Change the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Changes in the gut microbiome before the development of rheumatoid arthritis could offer an opportunity for preventative treatments, according to new research. Bacteria associated with inflammation are found in higher

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Research Shows Ways to Alleviate Back Pain

A new study from the University of Turku in Finland has found that reducing daily sitting prevents the worsening of back pain over a six-month period. The result strengthens the

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The Health Benefits of Beetroot

Beetroot is not only a popular vegetable and a valuable source of vitamins and minerals. Research shows that the spherical or elongated tubers offer a range of health benefits. In

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