Managing osteoarthritis successfully (OA) doesn’t have to be overwhelming. OA is the most common types of arthritis in older people and affects more than 30 million men and women in the United States. Women are affected more often than men. It’s also called degenerative joint disease or “wear-and-tear” arthritis. And there’s a good reason for …
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You may have noticed that as you’re getting older, you’re suffering from stiff joints. What are the reasons for these stiff joints? Age There’s not much you can do about this one. Here are two reasons why: Cartilage is a spongy material that protects the ends of your bones. Think of it as a shock …
It’s important to examine possible reasons for depression and how to counter them because this illness that occurs in 7% of the general older population. Surprisingly, depression doesn’t necessarily mean feeling sad. In fact, many depressed seniors will tell you that they don’t feel sad at all. Instead, they complain of low motivation, a lack …