Smoking Significantly Ups Arthritis Risk

Smoking Significantly Ups Arthritis Risk

by | Apr 1, 2012 | 17 comments

Smoking can significantly increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and may worsen symptoms, a new study published by the World Health Organization (WHO) reports. The study also found that women are significantly more likely to suffer from the disease than...
Tai Chi Reduces Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Tai Chi Reduces Fibromyalgia Symptoms

by | Mar 21, 2012 | 7 comments

A four-month intervention of regular Tai-Chi was found to significantly reduce fibromyalgia symptoms in a group of men. In this study, 6-men were asked to perform Tai-Chi 3 days per week for 4-months. At the end of the 4-month follow-up period, the volunteers...
Mussels Ease Arthritis Joints Pain

Mussels Ease Arthritis Joints Pain

by | Mar 19, 2012 | 21 comments

Unique compounds found in mussels can help relieve arthritis-related joint pain, according to a new research study published in this week’s Inflammopharmacology Journal. In this study, arthritis-ridden volunteers were given a supplement consisting on green lipped...
Vegan Diet Boosts Mood

Vegan Diet Boosts Mood

by | Mar 12, 2012 | 18 comments

Adopting a vegan diet that restricts the amount of meat, fish and poultry in the diet can lift one’s mood, reports a new study published in this week’s Nutrition Journal. The study asked a group of omnivores that ate meat to adopt a range of vegetarian diets,...