The Risks and Assessments Falls are the most common cause of injury amongst older Canadians. Every year, it is estimated that 1 in 3 seniors aged 65 years and older are likely to fall at least once. In addition, the risks and negative health outcomes from having a fall increase in older adulthood. Being informed
The surprising connections between emotions and pain When it comes to arthritis pain, you know it’s your body that’s hurting: it’s your knees, your hands, your shoulder or a dozen other joints. But there are definite—and sometimes unexpected—emotional and psychological links to experiencing pain too. Understanding the role emotional and mental health can play in
Your hands and fingers are sore. Could it be arthritis? Discover the signs, as well as ways to manage it. Signs of arthritis in the hands and fingers Different kinds of arthritis affect the hands and fingers differently, says Danielle Hogg, an Arthritis Society Canada occupational therapist. Osteoarthritis tends to affect the thumb joints at
Every year, people across Canada watch the sky turn orange from thick, hazy wildfire smoke, sometimes drifting in from thousands of kilometers away. The effects of this smoke are a growing public health concern, with wildfire seasons lasting longer each year. Public health campaigns generally focus on the impact of wildfire smoke on our respiratory
Ice baths and cold therapy have become popular in recent years – often touted for their benefits in aiding exercise recovery, boosting mood and supporting immunity. Experts agree that cold therapy can indeed be an effective way to manage pain if you are living with arthritis. To benefit from it, there’s no need to go
Could your gut health be impacting your osteoarthritis? This is a question University Hospital Network’s researcher Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan is on a mission to answer. Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of joint replacement surgeries, including 99 per cent of knee replacements and about 70 per cent of hip replacements. Dr. Viswanathan, a recipient of Arthritis
You may have heard that we recently experienced the hottest July recorded on Earth. Managing arthritis-related fatigue in the dog days of summer may seem like an impossible task, but don’t sweat it, our experts have you covered. Here are five things you can do to navigate this scorching season with comfort and ease: Eat
Biologics and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know It can be daunting trying to weigh the risks and benefits of using medications during pregnancy, particularly if the medication or the way it’s used is fairly new. The class of pharmaceuticals known as “biologics” are made from living cells, and block specific types of immune cells
Why Do More Women Than Men Have Arthritis? An Overview of Women and Arthritis Arthritis doesn’t play fair—including how it affects women and men differently. One in four Canadian women is living with arthritis, compared to one in six Canadian men. And while nearly 60% of women over age 65 have arthritis, the disease affects
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