Source: https://lasvegassun.com/native/mountain-view/2017/jul/03/understanding-the-highs-and-lows-of-your-blood-pre/ Blood pressure is a very common problem, particularly as we get older. It can cause a lot of health issues further down the track if nothing is done…
Adhesive Capsulitis, otherwise known as "Frozen Shoulder" is a condition affecting most commonly (but not limited to) women between ages 40-60. This disorder of the shoulder joint capsule results in those…
Source: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-03-pain-wrong.html Back pain is extremely common. Did you know that about 4 in 5 Kiwis will suffer from serious back pain at some point in their lives? The good…
Keep reading to know how you can find out where YOU stand on this curve for risk of developing arthritis... Does being overweight and carrying excess weight carry any risk…
In our previous article, we talked about what arthritis is, the symptoms and who is at risk. This week, we're going to talk a bit about things you can…
Did you know that bout 17% of people in New Zealand are affected by arthritis? That’s almost 1 in every 5 people! Arthritis is a very common condition that…
HOT or COLD? Have you rolled an ankle? Sustained a fall? Banked your elbow? Aching shoulders? Not sure whether to grab for the heat pack or the ice pack? One…
We all know that exercise is good for us in terms of our general health; it lifts our mood, increases our energy levels, helps with building strength, weight loss, and…
What Causes Varicose Veins? As the population ages the healthcare industry is facing growing issues that affect mostly people over 40. One such issue is varicose veins. Varicose veins are…
"Running causes arthritis to your knee and hip joints" Really? I'm sure you heard this statement or a variation of it more than once. But how much of it is…