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3 Simple Tips To Manage Your Osteoporosis
Maintain an adequate intake of calcium Adequate calcium intake is one of the most important ways to maintain bone health. Calcium requirements vary depending on our age and gender. Aiming to eat a diet rich in calcium foods is important to help us meet these requirements. Maintain an adequate intake of vitamin D Vitamin…
Chronic Disease and Mental Health
There is a strong link between chronic disease and mental health. In Australia, it is estimated that over a quarter of people living with arthritis have a mental health condition. The links between mental health conditions and chronic disease are not just evident through their causes and symptoms, but also in terms of prevention and…
Pain And Chronic Pain Explained
Pain is a common experience that serves as a protective mechanism, alerting us to potential injury or harm. However, when pain persists for an extended period, it becomes chronic pain—a complex condition that significantly affects quality of life. In this article, we will discuss the concept of pain, chronic pain, its underlying mechanisms, and potential…
Your Questions About Gout Answered
What are the symptoms? Gout is a type of arthritis and it manifests as swollen, tender and red joints. Commonly when it first appears it will affect the big toe of the foot, but in time it will move on to other joints. The onset is often at night. People with gout often wake up…
Exercises To Manage Pain
Although there are over 120 different types of arthritis, one thing they all have in common is pain. Some may cause what is called acute pain this is pain that normally only lasts for a short time and tends to go away as the body heals or when the pain is treated. Unfortunately, sometimes acute…
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