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New Insight Into Mechanics of Arthritis
According to Science News Daily, a new, noninvasive, and low-cost method for the early detection and monitoring of osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by wear and tear) may be on its way.
By studying patterns of friction between cartilage pads, the researchers discovered a different type of friction that is more likely to cause wear and damage. Their work suggests ways to detect this friction, and points to new research directions for getting to the root cause of arthritis. The findings are published in the recent issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
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Six Ways to Keep your Knees Pain Free
As football players, ballerinas, and high-mileage runners can tell you, you're as old as your knees. The same goes for active women. For me, it wasn't the usual suspects, basketball or downhill skiing, that added unwanted years. Those little aches and pops, I learned, were due to too much rigorous walking without enough rest.
With knees you need to be careful not to overuse or abuse, says Etty Griffin, M.D., staff orthopedist at Peachtree Orthopedic Clinic in Atlanta. Whether it's more hills or faster walking than you're used to, doing too much too fast can be stressful for tissue around the knee.
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Eat well, sleep better and weigh less
It’s bad enough that a poor night’s sleep can leave you groggy and cranky. Did you know lack of sleep over time can lead to weight gain, too?
Without adequate sleep the body will crave food for extra energy. Also, lack of sleep can affect two hormones that have an effect on our desire to eat. The hormone ghrelin stimulates appetite while the hormone leptin signals the brain when you are getting full. Studies have shown that people who are sleep deprived may have lower leptin levels and higher ghrelin levels, a combination that sets the stage for overeating.
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You Take 8,000 to 10,000 Steps A Day!
Did you know? The American Podiatric Medical Association says the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. Those cover several miles, and they all add up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime – more than four times the circumference of the globe.*
The foot is an intricate structure containing 26 bones. Holding it together are 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and tendons allowing it to move in a variety of ways.*
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Health Tip of the Day
Mending Moods: Early Birds
New research shows that in addition to how long you sleep, what time you get up is important to feeling good. A person who gets up earlier in the morning tends to be more alert and productive than someone who sleeps in even if both people sleep the same amount.