The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the news in a way that could not be foreseen even as little as six months ago. And thanks to the information age in which we live, there are ample sources for information on how to protect ourselves and our loved ones from becoming infected with COVID-19, or treat it should we become infected. Some of that information, however, can be misleading or dangerous. One recent develo...
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These days, there is no shortage of information about every aspect of the virus known as COVID-19. Surprisingly, much of what we do know is based on our history with past viruses. We know, for example, that the virus is transmitted primarily through the air via contact with an infected person's breath, sneeze, or cough. We also know that the people who are infected with the COVID-19 virus do not all experience t...
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It is counterintuitive to be sure, but one of the best things you can do for aching joints is to move them. In fact, some sort of gentle movement is so effective that just a little exercise at regular intervals can reduce the level of pain you are experiencing. With moderate exercise you can: Strengthen the muscles around the joints that ache Improve your balance, which will reduce the chances of falling and in...
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Scientists at a medical university in Sweden have identified a series of proteins that can help prevent the autoimmune attacks that can cause joint inflammation and subsequent pain. Autoimmune attacks, or diseases, occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks parts of the body that are functioning normally. When the immune system attacks the joints, it causes the type of inflammation and pain that affects mil...
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