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6 maneras de fortalecer tu sistema locomotor (musculoesquelético)
Read More: 6 maneras de fortalecer tu sistema locomotor (musculoesquelético)Octubre es el mes de concientización sobre la Salud Musculoesquelética. El sistema musculoesquelético, también conocido como el sistema locomotor, está compuesto por tus huesos, tendones, ligamentos, músculos, articulaciones, cartílagos y otros tejidos conectivos. Trabajando en conjunto, el sistema “músculo-esquelético” forma la base de tu cuerpo y hace posible cada uno de tus movimientos. Cuidar este…
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6 Ways to Strengthen Your Musculoskeletal System
Read More: 6 Ways to Strengthen Your Musculoskeletal SystemYour musculoskeletal system is everything. And we’re not exaggerating. The musculoskeletal system consists of your bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints, cartilage and other connective tissue. Basically, it’s the foundation of your body and everything you need to move. As you can probably imagine, it’s important to take care of your musculoskeletal system so you can…
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The Connection Between Osteoporosis and Depression
Read More: The Connection Between Osteoporosis and DepressionOctober 20, 2024, is World Osteoporosis Day. As the old saying goes, sticks and stones may break your bones but neglecting your bone health will hurt you. If it’s been awhile since you thought about your bones, we get it. Bone health is underrated. But it’s also really important. Let’s put it this way: You…
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What You Don’t Know About Gout Could Hurt You
Read More: What You Don’t Know About Gout Could Hurt YouGout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that affects an estimated 9 million people in the United States, and it’s on the rise — especially in women. But gout is still not well understood, leaving many people in the dark about their risks and options. A survey of 1,000 women conducted by HealthyWomen in…
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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Gout
Read More: Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About GoutMedically reviewed by Paula Tanasa, M.D. If you’ve ever woken in the night with a gout attack, or flare, you know how painful it can be. Gout causes pain in joints, often for the first time in the big toe — and this pain can come and go throughout life. For some, managing these flare-ups…
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Why Are Your Toes Curling Down?
Read More: Why Are Your Toes Curling Down?If you’re wondering why your toes are curling down, you can probably blame your shoes (we’re talking to you, high-heeled-loving ladies). Wearing shoes that don’t fit well is a common cause of toe curling, but toe curling can also be a sign of some other serious medical conditions. So, if your toes are curling, it’s…
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#YesYouScan Know Your Risk For Osteoporosis
Read More: #YesYouScan Know Your Risk For OsteoporosisThank you for visiting the HealthyWomen #YesYouScan Campaign! Did you know approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and around one out of every two women are likely to break a bone because of the disease in their lifetime? Osteoporosis causes your bones to become brittle. Unfortunately, however, you can’t feel your bones getting weaker, and…
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Take the Pledge – #YesYouScan!
Read More: Take the Pledge – #YesYouScan!Thank you for taking the #YesYouScan pledge! By simply adding your name to the hundreds of others committed to optimal bone health, you are raising awareness of the importance of preventive screenings! And don’t worry — we won’t be following up with you and will just take your word for it! Your personal information will…
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#YesYouScan Prevent Osteoporosis
Read More: #YesYouScan Prevent OsteoporosisThank you for visiting the HealthyWomen #YesYouScan Campaign! Did you know approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and around one out of every two women are likely to break a bone because of the disease in their lifetime? Osteoporosis causes your bones to become brittle. Unfortunately, however, you can’t feel your bones getting weaker, and…
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Osteoporosis and Fractures: What You Should Know
Read More: Osteoporosis and Fractures: What You Should KnowDesign by Megan Schofield Medically reviewed by Ivy Alexander, Ph.D
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La artritis psoriásica aumenta el riesgo de sufrir otros problemas de salud
Read More: La artritis psoriásica aumenta el riesgo de sufrir otros problemas de saludAl igual que muchas estrellas de programas de televisión antes que ella, Meg Maley, concursante en el programa El Gran Hermano 2015, guardaba un secreto. Cuando los espectadores se preguntaban por qué una joven aparentemente sana tenía tan mal desempeño durante las pruebas físicas y en ocasiones se la veía tomar medicamentos, Maley no comentó…
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Anxiety, Bone joint health, Chronic conditions, Depression, mental health, Nutrition, Skin, Skin health
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Psoriatic Arthritis
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Psoriatic ArthritisMedically reviewed by Dr. Stuart Kaplan Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic disease of the joints, and it can be a tricky illness to navigate. But it’s extremely important to get it under control because living with chronic pain can feel devastating and cause long-term damage. Although early diagnosis matters for treatment, people don’t always…
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Anxiety, Bone joint health, Chronic conditions, Depression, mental health, Real women real stories, Skin, Skin health, Stress
Listen to Healthcare Providers, but Trust Your Body and Yourself
Read More: Listen to Healthcare Providers, but Trust Your Body and YourselfAs told to Liz Sauchelli When I was 30, I woke up one morning unable to move a single joint in my body. I’d gone to sleep the night before feeling unwell, but I didn’t think much of it. I was still recovering from the birth of my third child, and it had been a…
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Bone joint health, Chronic conditions, Nutrition, Real women real stories, Skin, Skin health, Stress
Living with Psoriasis My Entire Life, I Knew I Could Develop Psoriatic Arthritis
Read More: Living with Psoriasis My Entire Life, I Knew I Could Develop Psoriatic ArthritisAs told to Erica Rimlinger My grandmother had psoriasis, an auto-immune condition that affects the skin. Although it can be inherited, none of her children have it, none of my 10 cousins have it, and none of my three brothers and sisters have it. But I do. In fact, I’ve been living with it for…
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Psoriatic Arthritis Can Put You at Risk for Other Health Problems
Read More: Psoriatic Arthritis Can Put You at Risk for Other Health ProblemsLike many reality TV stars before her, 2015 Big Brother contestant Meg Maley was keeping a secret. When viewers wondered why a seemingly healthy young woman did so poorly during physical competitions and was sometimes seen taking pills, Maley kept silent. It wasn’t until after her season of the show ended that Maley revealed her…
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Access, Arthritis, Bone joint health, Cardiovascular disease, Chronic conditions, Diabetes, Health disparities, Heart disease, Heart health, Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Policy, Rheumatoid arthritis
Clinical Trials Need a Broader Approach to Improve Osteoarthritis Outcomes
Read More: Clinical Trials Need a Broader Approach to Improve Osteoarthritis OutcomesAs the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis affects more than 32 million adults. The disease is characterized by a gradual breakdown of the cushions between bones, which can lead to joint pain and stiffness in the hands, knees, hips, lower back and neck. Some osteoarthritis improves with physical therapy, but if it doesn’t, the…
