Ryan Speer 
If you have osteoarthritis (OA), you may have various methods you do to help ease the pain. You may take medication, apply topical creams over your painful joints, even avoid certain foods. Unfortunately, even faithfully following the best-laid plans may still leave you dealing with pain and other OA symptoms. Sometimes other factors can cause …
Pain, swelling, and stiffness are what individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) typically feel daily. When tackling these symptoms, you don’t want to overlook the power of what you eat. With the changing of the seasons, we have some fall foods for OA sufferers you may want to consider. OA and What We Eat Osteoarthritis involves a …
National Health Education Week (NHEW) occurs this month during the week of October 18th-22nd. NHEW focuses on increasing national awareness of major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education. In celebration of this initiative, this blog features common myths about low T. These misconceptions continue preventing men from …
Heart disease and stroke claim over 18 million lives globally each year, making them the world’s leading cause of death. World Heart Day takes place on September 29th and serves as a platform to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. 24 million Americans have COPD, and it can have a direct impact on the cardiovascular system. …
In 2010, the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) celebrated the first World Sexual Health Day (WSHD). The purpose of the annual September 4th celebration is to promote greater social awareness of sexual health across the globe. Conditions like low testosterone or low T can negatively impact sexual performance in males. That’s why World Sexual …
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21st National Senior Citizens Day to raise awareness about issues that affect seniors and their quality of life. Approximately 80% of adults aged 55 or older have osteoarthritis (OA). Seniors are contributing more years of mentorship and productivity than ever before. Advances in clinical research and potential new …
Lung cancer continues to be one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition mostly found in smokers. Not everyone with COPD will develop lung cancer, though having COPD does increase your risk. August 1st is World Lung Cancer Day. The annual celebration supports those impacted by …
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease that causes the cushion between the joints to break down over time. Symptoms include joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited range of motion. Movement is both friend and foe when you have OA. Overuse of joints raises your risk of developing it. Exercise helps minimize pain and keeps joints …
The realization that your life will change after being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is inevitable. It may not be as easy to do the things you used to do before. There are physical challenges and emotional challenges too. Embracing a new lifestyle when you have COPD will ultimately help better manage your …
If your COPD symptoms suddenly worsen, you may think it’s just a lousy breathing day. But it could be a sign of an exacerbation. If you have COPD, knowing what an exacerbation looks like can help prevent them from occurring. It can also help you get medical attention quicker and potentially save your life. What …