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posted 08/11/2008, comments (0)

Are Olympic athletes at greater risk for developing osteoarthritis?

  As I have stressed in previous blogs, as I emphasize in my book, The Arthritis Handbook: Improve Your Health and Manage the Pain of Osteoarthritis (Diamedica, 2008), and as I tell my patients every day, joints need movement and exercise to stay healthy. Without exercise, joints start to degenerate. Study after study indicates that... Read moreChevron
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What is tai chi and does it help with osteoarthritis symptoms?

What is tai chi and does it help with the symptoms of osteoarthritis? Tai chi has been described as "meditation in motion." It was originally developed over 2,000 years ago in China as a form of self-defense. Today, millions across the world practice tai chi for its potential health benefits including: Decreased stress Increased... Read moreChevron
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Gymnast Morgan Hamm Will Not Compete in Beijing Olympics

Morgan Hamm will not compete in gymnastics at the 2008 Beijing Olympics because of bone spurs in his ankle, which dig into his tibia, producing "extreme" pain, according to the Associated Press.   Hamm withdrew from the games on Thursday. His twin brother, Paul Hamm, the reigning Olympic champion, withdrew from the games at the end of July... Read moreChevron
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posted 08/06/2008, comments (0)

Malaria and Chocolate Chips

A new "wrinkle" occurred in my African adventure last week. I suddenly felt I was getting a bad chest cold last Saturday, and was miserable with a headache, high fever, and a barky cough. At the recommendation of a couple of friends, I went to my first African hospital last Sunday for a blood test for malaria (we've had a major outbreak in this... Read moreChevron
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posted 08/04/2008, comments (0)

How to Find And Select an Arthritis Doctor

How do I find the right doctor for me?   This is a very important question. If you're living in a rural community with only one family practice doctor, then the answer is easy. Go to him or her first! But, if you are in a city, town, suburb, or rural area with a variety of doctors to choose from, how do you find the one that is best for... Read moreChevron
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