According to the calendar, spring begins in about three weeks on March 20th. This year, it can't come soon enough for me. It may be that I'm getting older (42!) or that here in Colorado we had an inordinately cool and wet summer last year, but either way I'm tired of the cold and cloudy weather. I'm ready for sun, warmth, and the happiness that those two things seem to bring to my gut.
I don't know about the rest of you, but bright, sunny days and warm temperatures in the 70's seem to make...
I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type II in 1999. Prior to that date my blood pressure readings were averaging 147/91. In January of 2000 my... Read more »
Splish, Splash! Time to play in the pool because the summer is heating up. Summertime is one of the best times to try some aquatic... Read more »
A new comparative national study finds that the numbers of people with arthritis and rheumatic conditions is on the rise. It is predicted... Read more »
A reader wrote in concerned that she might have inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). Although she had three of the symptoms of IBC--redness,... Read more »
The local weather forecast calls for pain increasing over the next five days and tapering off towards the end of the week. Sound familiar?... Read more »
Kurt Vonnegut's Battle With Depression by Deborah GrayOn the Passing of Kurt Vonnegut By Christopher LukasKurt Vonnegut: A Story of Wisdom, Courage... Read more »
Scientists have found that participating in high-impact sports after a knee replacement may actually help patients regain better knee function. This... Read more »
People who suffer from the severe knee pain condition known as patellofemoral pain syndrome fare better with supervised physical therapy than they do... Read more »
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Athletes are often unable to maintain fitness when recovering from surgery. This can cause physical decline and set them back. In this study,... Read more »
The cold temperatures and dry air of winter can make the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma worse, experts say, but that doesn't mean people who... Read more »
Walking Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active is good for the entire body. A brisk walk will help increase bloodflow and will build the muscles around the knee. Walking is a low-impact activity as well, so you are not damaging the...
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