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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 27 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also is what most people refer to as “arthritis.” It is caused by degenerative damage to the joint cartilage. Unfortunately, there is no cure for arthritis, but many treatments are used to fight…

We all know how warm weather sometimes just begs for kicking off our shoes. But the next time you want to let those toes run free among nature, think twice. Rusty nails, glass and other sharp objects may lurk among the dirt and grass, so be sure the area has been policed. Also, if you…

Has this ever happened to you? You are standing next to a friend or perhaps even a stranger when suddenly they collapse. What should you do? First, don’t panic. According to the Mayo Clinic, fainting occurs when the blood supply to your brain is momentarily inadequate, and the loss of consciousness is usually brief.  A…

With all the talk about whether over-the-counter supplements are a good idea to ingest, why not let nature lend a hand with your vitamin intake? For example, sesame seeds and almonds are excellent natural sources of calcium. Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables (carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, mangoes) are good sources of beta carotene and…

There are two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB. Both damage the skin and can cause skin cancer. SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is a measure of a sunscreen’s ability to prevent UVB from damaging the skin. If it takes 20 minutes for your unprotected skin to start turning red, using an SPF 15 sunscreen…

If you find yourself saying “bless you” more often these days, that’s because hay fever season is here. Hay fever season begins in the spring and runs through the fall, with ragweed being one of the major culprits. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, approximately 7.8 percent of people in the…