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Joints and Mobility
Exercise 'does not harm joints'
People who have normal joints should not experience any adverse
effects as a result of regular exercise, experts have
claimed.
It is often suggested that exercise may have a negative impact on
the joints and could even bring on osteoarthritis.
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Chondroitin relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis
People who suffer from osteoarthritis may benefit from taking
Chondroitin sulphate supplements, new research suggests.
Chondroitin sulphate is a major structural component of cartilage
and is commonly taken by people with joint diseases.
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Fish body oil may ease rheumatoid arthritis pain
A review of research into the effects of fish body oil on
rheumatoid arthritis has concluded that it can be beneficial for
the joint disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms of
arthritis, affecting more than 350,000… read more
Arthritis patients should exercise to improve heart health
Experts have claimed that patients with arthritis should do
plenty of exercise to improve their heart health.
According to Dr Patience White, chief public health officer for
the Arthritis Foundation, many people with arthritis believe that
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Running 'better for bones than resistance training'
US scientists believe that high-impact activities such as running
may be even more beneficial for the bones than resistance
training.
Experts often advise people to do resistance training to prevent
loss of bone mineral density.
However,… read more
Vitamin C supplements may reduce risk of gout
A daily dose of vitamin C could help to ward off gout, scientists
have said.
Research carried out at the University of British Columbia found
that men who consumed more than 1,500mg of vitamin C per day were 45 per cent less likely than
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Moderate alcohol consumption linked to stronger bones
New research suggests that drinking a moderate amount of alcohol
may be good for the bones and may help to reduce the risk of the
bone thinning disease osteoporosis.
NHS figures show that around three million people in the UK have
osteoporosis,… read more
Osteoporosis sufferers at risk of vertigo
A study has found that people with the bone thinning disease
osteoporosis are three times more likely to have vertigo than
people with normal bone density.
Osteoporosis affects around three million people in the UK and is
a major cause of… read more
Vitamin D and calcium help to prevent bone fracture
Older people can reduce their risk of hip fracture by around a
fifth simply by taking vitamin D and calcium every day,
scientists have found.
An analysis of seven clinical trials, involving some 68,500
patients, has revealed that while vitamin… read more
Good oral health may help rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who suffer from gum disease may
achieve relief from some of their arthritis symptoms by improving
their oral health, research suggests.
Scientists found that patients who underwent a non-surgical
treatment to… read more