How to ease arthritis pain (ARA) – For the 50 million American adults currently suffering from arthritis, symptom management is the name of the game. Although it’s the leading cause of disability in the U.S., and the second most frequently reported chronic condition, there are currently no cures for the family of musculoskeletal disorders known…
Monthly Archives: May 2012
How baby boomers can keep eyes healthy with their ‘internal sunglasses’
How baby boomers can keep eyes healthy with their ‘internal sunglasses’ (ARA) – Independence and aging well is something we all hope for as we grow older, but things like healthy vision are often taken for granted until they are lost or impaired. Baby boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964, represent a rapidly…
Bone health critical issue for men with prostate cancer
Bone health critical issue for men with prostate cancer (ARA) – Prostate cancer is a serious issue for men, with one in six diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. However, it is especially important for African-American men, who have a one in five chance of being diagnosed, which is the highest incident rate than…
Four steps to fit and fun summer living
Four steps to fit and fun summer living (ARA) – Summer means longer days, warmer temperatures, and more time spent outdoors. The pleasant weather brings more opportunities to improve your lifestyle and start a new commitment to wellness. With a few tips, you can be on your way to fit and fun summer living. 1….
Summer allergies: Fact or fiction?
Summer allergies: Fact or fiction? (ARA) – Allergens know no boundaries, and allergies don’t disappear with May’s showers. While bothersome grass pollens are gone by late June, other common triggers arise, making symptoms difficult to escape. But that doesn’t mean the more than 60 million Americans who suffer from allergies and asthma can’t enjoy barbecues,…