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Topic- Arthritis
Physical activity, inflammation tied to age-related skeletal changes
New research indicates that some age-related changes in gene and protein expression in the skeletal muscles of older individuals may be affected more by physical inactivity and chronic inflammation than aging alone. This intriguing finding means some aspects of aging may be changeable, or soon will be.
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11-pound weight gain linked to higher risk of total knee replacement
Relatively small increases in weight raise an individual's risk of knee osteoarthritis, as well as the need for a knee replacement, according to research presented in October at the International Congress on Obesity in Melbourne, Australia. Here's one more reason to promote a healthy weight among your constituents.
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NSAIDs may increase heart risks in people with osteoarthritis
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are arguably the most commonly used drugs to quell the pain of osteoarthritis (OA).
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Arthritis pain linked to depression
Depressed individuals over age 50 should be screened for arthritis pain because depression and arthritis commonly occur together, worsening both mental and physical health outcomes, researchers from Dartmouth College say.
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Costs rise when joint pain limits activity
As part of the US Medical Expenditures Panel Survey (2011), 3,793 adults reported they had any type of arthritis or joint pain (including back pain). Most of them (87.7%) were 45 years and older.
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Arthritis limits activities, but exercise helps
Over 100 conditions describe the inflammation of a bone joint, which is the definition of "arthritis."
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