3 Syndromes to Take Seriously

Photo: © Shutterstock The names may sound off, but these potentially serious syndromes are very real. Here's what you should know. Frozen Shoulder What it is: A condition that occurs when the shoulder capsule (tissue around the joint) thickens, causing pain and limiting motion. It can worsen over weeks or months. Frozen shoulder is twice as common in women as in...

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10 Common Foot Conditions Explained

They keep us grounded, get us where we need to go and bear the brunt of exercise, but instead of treating our tootsies with the attention they deserve, we often sacrifice the health of our feet for fashion. Those super-high stilettos may look sexy, but the price of wearing them isn't pretty. Heels aren't the only foot faux pas; flats can be just as damaging. Here, advice...

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Soothe Your Joints

Photo: © Comstock How can I protect my joints while jogging or running?Try to land on your feet as lightly as possible by tightening your core muscles (back, buttocks and abs) as your feet hit the ground. Practice jumping in place and landing so lightly that you hardly make a sound. Wearing gel inserts in your sneakers also can help absorb some of the impact. As for supplements,...

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Checkup: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Photo: © iStockPhotos What's the difference between rheumatoid and osteoarthritis? When you think of arthritis, you probably picture joints that start aching as you get older and worsen thanks to excess weight or lack of physical activity (or too much high-impact activity). That's the case withosteoarthritis, the most common form. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), on the other...

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When Your Body Turns Against You

Photo: © Comstock Lisa Hubbell suffered from bone-deep fatigue even though she slept 10 or 11 hours a day. But her son had just started kindergarten, she had recently finished a 60-mile breast cancer walk and was busy with work, so she just chalked up her exhaustion to a hectic life. But when the fatigue didn't let up and she developed joint pain a few months later, she knew...

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Bone Health Tips for Every Decade

It may seem like osteoporosis is just a part of aging, but it doesn't have to be. While it's true you lose bone strength and mass as you get older, there are many things you can do to lower your chances of getting osteoporosis. We've spoken with experts and gotten tips for keeping your bones strong during your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. Though this information is arranged by...

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