Category Archives: Joints

Jog Away Joint Pain

If your knees are sore, steer clear of the couch and go for a run instead. Regular sweat sessions, even without weight loss, can improve joint health, according to a new study from Duke University. “Exercise reduces the number of … Continue reading

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Kid’s Health

Lighten the backpack load. A backpack amd its contents should weigh no more than 10 to 15 percent of your child’s weight. So a fourth grader who weighs 80 pounds should hoist a backpack that weighs no more than 12 … Continue reading

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Take Control of Your Joint Health

With the population of Baby Boomers, people born between 1946 and 1964– at over 77 million, obesity at an all-time high, and initial signs of osteoarthritis often symptom free, the vast majority of the population is still relatively unaware of … Continue reading

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