Tai chi and qigong effective for osteoarthritis and similar conditions
Traditional Chinese exercises, such as tai chi, offer wide ranging benefits for people with musculoskeletal disorders. These include…
New genomic map identifies hundreds of genes governing bone health
In a global breakthrough published in Nature Genetics, researchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate…
Common Sleep Supplement May Also Ease Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Study Suggests
A large review of clinical trials published this week in the journal PAIN suggests that melatonin — the…
Hearing aids may lower dementia risk in adults with epilepsy and hearing loss
Adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss who use hearing aids may have a 23% lower risk of…
Osteoarthritis may be one disease after all, Oxford study finds
Largest-ever analysis of knee osteoarthritis challenges decades of thinking and could accelerate the hunt for effective therapies. If…
Should You Take Boron? 3 Types of People Who Can Benefit From the Supplement
Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Boron may benefit people with arthritis and hormonal changes.Credit: Phira Phonruewiangphing /…
One-in-three joint replacement patients have high BMI at time of surgery
Ten-year audit finds low level of complications and significant improvements in quality of life post-surgery Around one-in-three hip…
Key gene variants tied to developmental dysplasia of the hip and osteoarthritis
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a polygenetic disorder that increases the risk of hip osteoarthritis. A…
Study links ultra-processed food intake to poorer thigh muscle quality
A new MRI study suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods may be linked to fattier, poorer-quality thigh…
At 70, she’s now a powerlifter. How this retired teacher refuses to slow down
Anjali Hazari hit the ground running when she arrived in Hong Kong as a newlywed in her early…
Does exercise really work for osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness and swelling, and reduces your range of…
Study sheds light on potential therapeutic strategies for post-traumatic osteoarthritis
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis often affects younger, active individuals and progresses quickly following ligament or cartilage injury. Chondrocytes, the sole…