In just the last few years, medical science has made tremendous progress in improving the health and quality of life for many people. On May 18, for example, the American Cancer Society announced that screenings for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45, not 50. This is sure to improve and save lives. But medical science doesn't always get it right. If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from chr...
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In a way, the news about chronic joint pain is like the condition itself: It never seems to go away. We just reported here, for example, on the about-face over the use of antidepressants to treat chronic joint pain and there seems to be no end to the roller coaster science attempting to resolve this critical health issue. To help, we've boiled down the rhetoric to the top 6 things that truly matter: Anyone can...
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Sometimes, we have to pay close attention to the news regarding joint pain issues and remedies because they can change quickly. The latest case in point is an online article published by the Mayo Clinic on Sept. 7, 2019 which touted antidepressants as "Another weapon against chronic pain." Among the conditions for which relief may be expected are arthritis, low back pain, and pelvic pain. The story included thes...
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Unfortunately, we do not have a choice as to when we develop chronic joint pain or when it becomes so debilitating that we cannot perform simple, everyday tasks. Few people are more aware of this precarious situation than pet owners, who must care for their dogs and cats despite intense chronic joint pain. Pet care while suffering from chronic joint pain is a big problem. Recent statistics show that: The U.S. h...
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