Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis

There are many basic differences between these two forms of arthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis

While both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis can lead to significant joint destruction and functional disability, there are many basic differences between these two forms of...
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Costochondritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Learn about costochondritis symptoms such as chest pain. Explore costochondritis treatment options. Costochondritis is an inflammation of the area where the ribs join the cartilage...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Could the pain in your hand be carpal tunnel syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist made up of bones and ligaments. The median nerve, which...
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Cartilage Grown in Lab Might One Day Help Younger Arthritis Sufferers

Scientists report progress toward developing lab-grown cartilage that could postpone or possibly eliminate the need for hip replacement surgery in younger arthritis patients. The cartilage...
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Drink Water, Stay Slimmer?

Water might be a secret weapon for dieters, research involving nearly 10,000 adults suggests. 'Those who were inadequately hydrated had higher body mass indexes (BMIs) than those...
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Why Some Seniors Don't Take Their Meds

Anyone who's helped care for an aging loved one knows that managing their daily medications can be a challenge. Now, new research suggests that the problem of missed pills rises with age...
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Aging May Blunt Some of Exercise's Benefits

Aging may dampen some beneficial effects of exercise, a new study suggests. But, that's no reason for seniors to morph into couch potatoes, health experts say. For the new study, researchers...
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