A nasty interplay observed between arthritis, diabetes and inactivity appears to multiply serious health risks, according to a new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The CDC study essentially found this: About half of diabetics have osteoarthritis, and those who have both diabetes and arthritis are... Read more
News that golfer Tiger Woods has undergone arthroscopic knee surgery sent me running to my research notes. I knew arthroscopic surgery--where a doctor uses a scope and tiny tools to remove damaged cartilage or do other things inside the knee joint to relieve pain--has been proven ineffective. Was Tiger being subjected to worthless... Read more
A new study shows that the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program helped an inactive group of adults with osteoarthritis feel better and have more mobility. But the results were not dramatic. Write the authors: the program "modestly improves symptoms and strength but does not improve function, increase exercise endurance, or increase physical... Read more
Two fascinating reports today of interest to all people with osteoarthritis (a group that includes your loyal correspondent). Let's step in carefully. Bottom Line First Exercise that's good for your heart may prevent or delay osteoarthritis. But to retain the benefits of exercise, you have to stick with it. Both studies in... Read more
A new study suggests that antioxidants-- those heavily publicized vitamins often touted to prevent, treat or cure all sorts of medical conditions--can reduce the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee. Before you reach for the big bottle of antioxidant pills, let's take a closer look. Bottom line firstEating fruit could possibly help... Read more
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