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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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posted 04/06/2008, comments (0)

Being Afraid To Move May Worsen Osteoarthritis and Obesity

Pain-related fear means being afraid to move or do things that might cause pain in your joints or different parts of the body. Fear of pain was directly associated with diminished movements, increasing inactivity, and risk for further weight gain, according to a small study conducted by Duke University behavioral scientists. The... Read more Chevron

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Matthew Thompson

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posted 03/26/2008, comments (0)

Just Diagnosed With Arthritis: The First Doctor’s Visit for Hip or Knee Pain

If you have had hip pain or knee pain for a long period of time, you probably have tried a few over-the-counter medications and may have turned to friends and family for advice. Maybe it got better for a while, but eventually returned. At some point, you decide that you have had enough and make the decision to see a doctor about it. To... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/24/2008, comments (0)

Takin' the Time: Pressing on With Arthritis

I recently reminded a close friend to click on "the hunger site" daily to help donate for world hunger---you can also click on the same site for rainforest protection, free immunizations for the world's children, literacy, free mammograms and food for animal shelters. She commented that she kept forgetting, and just... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/19/2008, comments (0)

More Teens are Suffering From Arthritis

Here's a story from the Ohio State University Medical Center called "Arthritis in Teens Getting More Attention."It seems that "growing pains" might be a sign of something more serious."It's become much more common to see teenagers with the condition -- some requiring hip replacements before the age of 20," the... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/17/2008, comment (1)

Pool Therapy for Arthritis

When you have osteoarthritis, staying in shape can be painful. Just getting to a gym or fitness center can be a hassle when you have aching hips and knees. Furthermore, one of the first things your doctor will often tell you when you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis is to get some exercise and lose some weight. It's a tough situation to be... Read more Chevron

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