If you’re suffering from joint and back pain, it’s a good idea to slow down. Intense and heavy exercises can put stress on your body even more and make you feel more spent than refreshed after every workout. Try low-impact cardio exercises for a change. These are slow-burn exercises that go easy on your body and … Continue reading Slow down and breathe: Low impact cardio exercises help relieve chronic pain in your knees and lower back
Australian woman, 82, dies three hours after receiving first dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine
An elderly woman on Wednesday, April 7, died just hours after receiving her first coronavirus (COVID-19) jab at the Blue Care Yurana Aged Care Facility in Queensland, Australia. The 82-year-old resident of the aged care facility was reportedly given the Pfizer vaccine at 10 a.m. She died three hours later. Police authorities were called following her death. … Continue reading Australian woman, 82, dies three hours after receiving first dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine
5 Low-impact exercises to help ease knee pain
Whether it’s a sharp, stabbing pain or a dull sensation in the joint, knee pain can put a strain to your favorite activities. It’s a common complaint that affects men and women, and both younger and older adults. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic estimates that 18 million people see a doctor for knee pain each year. It may … Continue reading 5 Low-impact exercises to help ease knee pain
Understanding the causes and treatments of joint pain
Joints refer to the parts of the body where your bones meet each other, particularly in the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. These connections allow the bones to move around. However, as you grow older, you may start to experience pain and discomfort emanating from these joints. People often see this developing joint pain as … Continue reading Understanding the causes and treatments of joint pain
5 Simple ways to tell if you need to lose weight
Typically, body mass index (BMI) readings are used to determine whether an individual is overweight or obese. However, BMIs may not be always accurate. There are five other signs that could indicate that it’s time to lose weight, according to experts. 1. Having a big waist The size of your waist is the best way to tell if … Continue reading 5 Simple ways to tell if you need to lose weight
Rosehip Supplement Eases Arthritis Pain Better than Painkiller Meds
Powder made from rosehip is more effective at reducing osteoarthritis pain than Tylenol, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California, and Fredericksburg Hospital, Copenhagen University Library and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, and published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis - painful … Continue reading Rosehip Supplement Eases Arthritis Pain Better than Painkiller Meds
Painkillers commonly prescribed for arthritis are more dangerous than previously believed, especially for heart patients
Common painkillers are more dangerous than previously believed, especially for people with heart problems, cautions a new study. NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are frequently used to treat pain, fever, inflammation, headaches and arthritis. NSAIDs are not antibiotics, meaning that they are not a sufficient treatment option for bacterial infections. Millions of Americans rely on NSAIDs to … Continue reading Painkillers commonly prescribed for arthritis are more dangerous than previously believed, especially for heart patients
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