November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects your body’s process of turning food into energy. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body doesn’t make insulin, a substance released by your pancreas to help maintain proper blood sugar levels. With type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t produce enough or… Continue reading The Link Between Diabetes and Osteoporosis

Arthritis is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the joints. Any joints in your body can be inflamed, but the hands are one of the most common. Those who struggle with arthritis experience pain, swelling, stiffness, and a limited range of motion in their joints. Joint inflammation often progresses as you age, but there… Continue reading Protecting Your Hands From Arthritis

Falling is a serious concern for people with arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, individuals with arthritis are at a higher risk of falls and serious fall-related injuries. Living with any joint immobility or weakness leaves you more at risk for fractures and serious damage after a fall.  With these helpful tips, you can better… Continue reading Preventing Slips and Falls With Arthritis

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, serving as a time to remind everyone of the importance of testing and preventive measures to protect yourself from this serious type of cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Though breast cancer… Continue reading Breast Cancer: Risk Factors and Prevention

Pumpkins are a classic staple of the fall season. Not only do they make great decorations and are fun to carve into unique jack -o’- lanterns, but they also are very delicious! From savory dinners to tasty sweets, there’s plenty of recipes to try utilizing this great fruit — that’s right, it’s a fruit!   Consider… Continue reading Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Among athletes, knee injuries are one of the most common, including the dreaded ACL or MCL tear, which will mean being sidelined for at least several months. Though it’s easy to lump these two injuries together, they are very different and require their own unique treatment plan.   What is an ACL Tear? The ACL ligament… Continue reading What’s The Difference Between an ACL and MCL Tear?

The weather is starting to cool, and the leaves will be changing color before we know it. One of the best ways to soak in the season and get some great outdoor exercise is hiking!  Going on periodic hikes helps keep the joints mobile, your muscles strong, and promotes good cardiovascular health, making it a… Continue reading Tips For Hiking With Arthritis

World Heart Day is September 29th, but it’s important to care for your heart each and every day. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death across the United States, but luckily, there’s plenty you can do to lower your chances of developing this deadly disease and to protect your heart, starting with… Continue reading Heart Disease: Causes and Prevention

Football season has officially kicked off, and students all over are working hard on the field to play the sport they love. It’s no secret that football, even at a high school level, can be a particularly rough sport, and players are exposed to the risk of serious injury. That’s why being proactive about protecting… Continue reading 5 Tips For Preventing School Football Injuries

Arthritis pain can make mornings a serious struggle leaving you not wanting to get out of bed. Luckily, there are simple things you can do to help make your mornings more relaxed and enjoyable.  Utilize these tips for more pain-free, enjoyable mornings with arthritis: Prepare The Night Before One of the best things you can… Continue reading Tips For A Better Morning Routine With Arthritis