New research indicates that low doses of radiation therapy might be a helpful treatment method for reducing the amount of pain that people with osteoarthritis in their knees experience. This research was conducted by the American Society for Radiation Oncology. They presented their findings recently at their annual conference. The team found that… Continue reading New Advances in Treating Joint Pain
For years, criminals have used the internet to scam people out of their money. Criminals have also long targeted senior citizens for a variety of reasons. Loneliness, isolation, naivete, dementia, and other factors are things that criminals know of and can take advantage of. However, knowing what patterns these criminals fall upon can help… Continue reading Staying Ahead of Digital Scams
New studies reveal that sleepless nights may raise your risk of developing dementia as you age. According to research from the American Academy of Neurology, chronic sleep issues can lead to premature aging within the brain. In turn, this increases the risk of developing dementia, including developing dementia earlier in life. The research indicates… Continue reading How Sleep Impacts Dementia Risk
Over the last few years, the use of ketamine as a legitimate medication has grown in popularity. Recent research has now indicated that it might not be very helpful in the fight against chronic pain. Ketamine is used as an anaesthetic or to treat mental illnesses by medical professionals. However, this new research might… Continue reading Chronic Pain and Ketamine
According to new research, repeated exposure to heat waves has an impact on what our biological aging can look like. A team of researchers based out of the University of Hong Kong looked at regular, annual exposure to heat waves and how it impacted people, with a focus on how it ages us. What… Continue reading How Heat Waves Speed Up Aging
Across the country, some doctors have begun to stop accepting Medicare. If this is the health insurance policy that you rely on–as the vast majority of senior citizens in the U.S. do–this can leave you and your family in a really difficult position. Medicare is the largest health insurance organization in the United States.… Continue reading What Happens if Your Doctor Stops Taking Medicare?
A new focus on osteoarthritis suggests a simple change that might help people avoid or delay knee replacement surgery. The science behind this study is actually pretty simple. Researchers have long known that extra weight on the knees can exacerbate knee pain. They have also known that the angle at which the foot hits… Continue reading A Simple Way to Avoid Knee Surgery?
According to a recent study, listening to others might have a therapeutic effect. This research comes from Texas A&M University. The team began with the premise that true, empathetic, listening, is something that is disappearing in our health care system. There is a general shortage of providers and when people are in positions like… Continue reading Listening Effectively May Have a Therapeutic Effect
We all know that exercise is a good thing. There are multiple benefits to the body and the mind when someone exercises on a regular basis. Endurance sports in particular are beneficial because of the positive impact that they have on cardiovascular health. However, new research points to the mental health benefits that running brings… Continue reading How Running Helps the Brain
A new study has revealed a little bit more information than was previously held regarding the popular over the counter medication, acetaminophen. It doesn’t work just by blocking pain in the brain; it also works by blocking nerve endings within the body where pain might be experienced. Acetaminophen, often referred to by its brand… Continue reading A New Understanding of How Acetaminophen Works