Articles about Bones & Joints
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Menopause and Osteoporosis Effects
Menopause and Osteoporosis
by Cathy Taylor
We know that our bodies require calcium and vitamin D in order to build and maintain powerful bones. According to his recent book entitled, “Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis,” by Dr....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Rheumatoid Arthritis Help Primer
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that affects your joints. It can cause swelling, stiffness, pain and loss of function in the joints it affects....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Osteoprosis Basic Information
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, which means “porous bones,” is a disease in which the loss of minerals such as calcium and phosphorus leads to weak and brittle bones prone to fracture. This disease is a larger concern for women, who comprise about 80% of osteoporosis cases....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Osteoarthritis Causes, Treatments and More
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting an estimated 20 million people. People over 65 are more at risk for developing the disease....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Gout Information and Treatments
Gout
OverviewGout is a type of rheumatic disease. People with gout suffer from swelling, redness, pain, heat, and stiffness in one or more of their joints....
Friday, May 27, 2005
Basic Information About Arthritis
Arthritis Basics
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is the general name for a group of over 100 different rheumatic diseases. This ailment affects more than 40 million Americans in one form or another....
