Many of us have either spent time hospitalized or have spent time with a loved one who has been hospitalized. For those of us who have been in either position, the last place we want to be after being discharged from the hospital is right back in it. However, sometimes our health necessitates a return …
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. Events have been planned throughout the state of Missouri during the month to raise awareness about falls, the health problems they can cause, and how to prevent falls. To view events occurring in Missouri in September, please visit the Show Me Falls Free Missouri website. Most events occur on …
The Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program (MAOP) offers three self-management programs and two physical activity programs throughout the state. Each of these programs has the potential to not only help individuals who complete the courses, but also reaches out to entire communities. One of the programs offered in Missouri, the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, has …
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According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, the sixth most prevalent chronic condition in the United States 50+ population is arthritis. 17.4% of adults over age 50 have either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, meaning the prevalence could be even higher when taking into account the over 100 other types of arthritis.
The month of May is celebrated as Arthritis Action Month nationally. This month-long observance is an opportunity to take action to change the course of arthritis, whether it directly or indirectly impacts you and those you love. There are many ways that you can take action, including:
One of the most effective ways to manage a chronic health condition like arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure, is to become an effective self-manager. The folks at Arthritis Today magazine have put together a listing from A-Z of 26 things you can do to get started on self-managing your arthritis. You …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Arthritis Foundation asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to assist in identifying "ways to reduce disability and improve the function and quality of life for people living with chronic illness". In a report released at the end of January 2012, the IOM did just that. …
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Health professionals generally agree that patients with arthritis tend to feel more aches and pains during winter, or colder seasons. However, there is little or no scientific proof that colder weather itself is what impacts our joints. Many believe it is instead the reaction of our bodies to the colder weather and what we do …
Health based researchers are constantly looking for the next big thing; the "wonder drug" that will help relieve pain and improve your health. Well, it looks like many researchers have hit on the same concept, which may turn out to be the biggest "wonder drug" for individuals with chronic conditions. Exercise. Good, old-fashioned movement may …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new video describing a proven way of relieving arthritis pain – physical activity. It is recommended that adults should get moderate physical activity 5 days a week for 30 minutes each day. You can even exercise in increments as few as 10 minutes at …