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Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. A new study reveals a potential way to relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery. Nearly a quarter of people over the age of 40 experience painful osteoarthritis, making it a leading cause of disability in adults. Osteoarthritis degrades joint-cushioning cartilage, and there is …

Cloves have long been a staple in kitchens and traditional medicine cabinets. Known for their warm, spicy flavour, they’re typically found whole or ground, and as clove oil or extract. But beyond their culinary charm, cloves are gaining scientific attention from researchers and clinicians for their potent analgesic (painkiller) properties. But could this humble spice rival ibuprofen or other commonly …

A simple change in walking style may help people with knee osteoarthritis reduce pain and protect their joints. Researchers found that personalized gait retraining rivaled medication in effectiveness, opening the door to a new kind of treatment. Credit: Stock A new study led by a Utah engineering professor shows that gait retraining can reduce pain and slow cartilage damage. Almost …

Being given a medical diagnosis can itself bring relief from pain—even when it doesn’t lead to treatment, experts say. Psychiatrists from James Madison University and Case Western Reserve University say that putting a label on a problem can make symptoms easier to bear, a phenomenon they have dubbed the ‘Rumpelstiltskin Effect’.  The name comes from the fairy tale character whose …

Share on PinterestCan changing the way you walk help treat knee osteoarthritis? Image credit: Michela Ravasio/Stocksy. Osteoarthritis is a chronic, degenerative condition of the joints that most commonly occurs in people over the age of 40. The condition can affect any joint in the body, but is most common in the knees, hands and hips. Although there is no cure, …

Small change to how you walk may help relieve osteoarthritis pain  AOL.com How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis  Medical Xpress One small walking adjustment could delay knee surgery for years  ScienceDaily This small walking style change can delay knee surgery for years, study finds  The Independent Personalized Gait Retraining Beneficial for Medial Compartment Knee OA  Endocrinology Advisor Source link

Image credits: Getty Images Knee osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in the knee joint breaks down, causing the bones to rub together. This leads to friction and thus, pain and swelling. According to the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis affecting 32.5 million US adults.Now, a study published in The Lancet Rheumatology on August 12th, …

Share on PinterestScientists have found that cycling may have beneficial effects on Parkinson’s disease. Jørgen Krielen/Stocksy Parkinson’s disease negatively impacts the body’s central nervous system, which includes the brain. A new study has found that cycling helps restore neural connections damaged by Parkinson’s disease. This benefit was seen in as little as 12 cycling sessions over a four-week period. According …

A healthy diet and hydration should be your first defense against constipation. When these aren’t enough, certain supplements can provide safe, effective relief. A gastroenterologist recommends psyllium, probiotics, magnesium and polyethylene glycol. Constipation isn’t anyone’s ideal state of digestive affairs. The bloating, distension and overall discomfort of a gastrointestinal slowdown are a combo you’d probably prefer to skip. But for …

Can a ‘Cortisol Cocktail’ Help Relieve Stress?  The New York Times Can a ‘cortisol mocktail’ lower your stress? How to make it — and the benefits and limits of this viral drink  New York Post Can a cocktail lower cortisol? We asked an expert  Herald Sun What’s the viral cortisol cocktail?  indiaherald.com Source link