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Psoriatic Arthritis and Taking Charge of Your Health
At the start of the year, many people resolved to take better control of their health – by making necessary doctors’ appointments, exercising more, eating more fruits and vegetables, and losing weight. As moms, it can be difficult to make our own health a priority, but it’s very important to do so. Taking control of…
Natural Arthritis Relief for Women
More than 60 percent of the estimated 46.4 million adults in the United States with arthritis are women. Women are more likely to report high levels of arthritis pain than men, more likely to be hospitalized for arthritis-related causes than men and more likely to cite arthritis as a cause of depression than men, reports the Arthritis Foundation. A combination of medication and natural treatments may be the best way for some women to manage their condition. Discuss your options with your physician.
Causes & Treatments for Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a curve in the spine. You can usually spot scoliosis in a child by looking at her spine closely from several angles. Since the condition commonly affects children right before they hit puberty, your child’s school may offer yearly screenings during middle school or her doctor may examine her spine. The condition straightens out on its own with time, or your child may need varying degrees of treatment.
Signs & Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hands & Fingers
Different from the normal arthritis that occurs with aging, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system attacks the tissues surrounding the joints. This disease can strike at any age, even in children. Having family members with the disease is considered a risk factor, according to the Mayo Clinic. Most often, the first signs of this disease appear in the hands.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms in Hands
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is of one of three types of arthritis. RA is an autoimmune disease that can happen to people at any age, although it is most common in people who are 40 to 60. It affects women more than it does men, according to the Health Guide from “The New York Times.”RA is most common in the wrists, fingers, feet, ankles and knees.