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Alcohol May Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
Published on 9 Mar, 2011 at 10:50 in Health | | No Comments
Moderate drinking has been linked to a variety of health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. According to a new study, drinking alcohol may also ease the pain of—and lower the risk of developing—rheumatoid arthritis, a potentially crippling autoimmune disorder.
People who don’t drink alcohol are roughly four times more likely…
3.1 Million Hispanic Americans Struggle With Arthritis
Published on 17 Feb, 2011 at 13:48 in Health | | No Comments
Arthritis affected about 3.1 million Hispanics in the United States between 2002 and 2009, and there were wide variations in arthritis rates among Hispanic subgroups, according to a new federal study.
The age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis ranged from a low of 11.7 percent among Cuban Americans to a high of 21.8 percent among Puerto Ricans, according…
Obesity
Published on 9 Mar, 2010 at 10:47 in Health | | No Comments
What is obesity? Being obese means having so much body fat that your health is in danger. Having too much body fat can lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, and stroke.
Because of these risks, it is important to lose weight even if you do not feel bad now. It is hard to change…
Jennifer Lopez Biography (1970-)
Published on 3 Jan, 2010 at 7:25 in Biography | | 5 Comments
Born July 24, 1969, in Castle Hill “Bronx”, New York, Lopez began her career as a dancer, appearing in stage musicals and various music videos. In 1990, she won a national competition and earned a spot dancing on the popular Fox comedy television series, “In Living Color,” as one of the “Fly Girls.” A series of small acting jobs…
Dog Bone Arthritis
Published on 16 Dec, 2009 at 9:47 in Dog | | No Comments
There is a wide range of treatment options available for treating dogs that have arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease).
Adequate Rest: Dogs with degenerative joint disease need adequate rest. Rest helps to decrease inflammation and strengthen joints. Too much exercise and over-use of the damaged joints will aggravate symptoms and may also accelerate joint…
Dog Arthritis
Published on 16 Dec, 2009 at 5:29 in Dog | | No Comments
There is a wide range of treatment options available for treating arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease).
Adequate Rest: Dogs with degenerative joint disease need adequate rest. Rest helps to decrease inflammation and strengthen joints. Too much exercise and over-use of the damaged joints will aggravate symptoms and may also accelerate joint destruction. Unfortunately, it is often…