The Paleolithic diet, also known as the paleo diet or the modern-day caveman diet, has been the subject of many of our posts over the last year. This way of eating is based on a very simple foundation: people today would not be experiencing as many health issues if they… Read More
A group of scientists have discovered that fat cells located in human knee produce a protein which has been linked to the development of arthritis. This discovery has been announced during an important time for many people with rheumatic conditions, as May is Arthritis Awareness Month. The scientists are quite… Read More
It is May once again, and that means that it is Lupus Awareness Month! If you remember from last year, we asked you to get in the loop for lupus awareness, and this year we are asking you to wear some purple! May 17th is the official Put on Purple… Read More
Arthritis is one of the most common medical conditions in the world, affecting one out of every five adults (this equates to roughly 50 million people). The effects of arthritis don’t just apply to a patient’s joints, it can also lead to a considerable level of anxiety and depression. According… Read More
A clinical study that was conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) suggests that following the Mediterranean diet could be linked to maintaining better memory and critical thinking skills. The Mediterranean diet is built on the consumption of more foods like fish and chicken, which are solid sources… Read More
The paleo diet, also known as the caveman diet, has produced quite a following from the serious exercise and fitness enthusiasts all the way to people who are just looking to live a little healthier. This diet is based on a fairly simple premise that we should be eating more… Read More
As you may already know, Lupus Awareness Month is just around the corner, and that means that there are already plenty of people who are ready to rock some purple in support of anyone they may know who is living with this chronic autoimmune disease. Last year, we asked people… Read More
You don’t have to rely solely on the help of your doctor when it comes to the management of your osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, there are a number of self-management programs which were specifically formatted for people with this medical condition. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in… Read More
Recent research on rheumatoid arthritis has suggested that low levels of testosterone in men could mean that they have a greater risk of developing this chronic autoimmune disease later in life. These findings have been published in the latest issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
These latest findings are… Read More
Did you know that IBS Awareness Month is honored during the month of April? Throughout the entire month, advocacy groups will be working to help more people who may be experiencing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As it stands, many people who have IBS tend to not talk… Read More
