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8 Surprising (and Natural) Ways to Beat Pain
June 12, 2012, 1:06 pm EDT
If you suffer from chronic pain, you probably think you have two options: pop pills or tough it out. But medical doctors are increasingly turning to natural alternatives—like acupuncture, yoga, and even hypnosis—to help their patients feel better. In fact, pain is now among the most common reasons Americans turn to complementary and alternative medicine in the first place.
Arthritis: What You Need to Know
June 11, 2012, 4:37 pm EDT
Arthritis can no longer be viewed as a disease associated with senior citizens. Although the incidence does increase with age, arthritis can affect women at any age, including during childhood. In fact, nearly three out of every five people with arthritis are under age 65.
8 Myths About Arthritis—Busted!
June 11, 2012, 4:37 pm EDT
Think you're alone in suffering from arthritis? You're not. Americans spend more than $130 billion—yes, billion—on arthritis treatments each year. So it should come as no surprise that physicians, researchers, and, well, the rest of us are always on the lookout for the latest ways to ease pain, no matter how costly—or how kooky—they are.
The New Hunger–Pain Connection
June 11, 2012, 4:37 pm EDT
If you haven’t eaten since breakfast, chances are, you’re pretty cranky right now—even if you did scarf down a bag of chips at noon.
Football Deaths on the Rise ... Again
June 11, 2012, 4:37 pm EDT
Protecting football players, especially at the high school and junior high school levels, is especially important during these summer practices, said Dr. Kathleen Weber, assistant professor of sports medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, in an Associated Press report.
Does Cold Weather Cause Joint Pain?
June 11, 2012, 4:37 pm EDT
The scientific evidence is conflicting. Some studies find a strong relationship between short, cold, damp days and arthritis flare-ups. Research from Tufts University suggests changes in barometric pressure worsen knee pain in people with arthritis, while colder temps can cause painful changes in joint fluid thickness.

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