More than 46 million adults in the United States have arthritis.

(NAPSI)—You can lessen the aches and pains that can come from growing a beautiful garden if you heed the advice of gardening expert and author Melinda Myers:

(BPT) - About one out of every five American adults has been diagnosed with arthritis, and it is the most common cause of disability in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The pain and stiffness caused by arthritis – and the high cost of arthritis medications – prompt many people to seek effective home therapies.

After being the only Tucson-area hospital to receive the top safety rating from a national panel, the Oro Valley Hospital now has something else no other Tucson hospital has- a technology known as MAKOplasty.

Lucky week 13! I am looking back on this week with one main perspective: optimism for my future. Primarily meaning, it can only go up from here.

The results of my knee MRI came back on Monday, thus leading to a new quest in my exercise adventure. It turns out that I have bone contusions that result in the pain I’m feeling in both knees. Basically, when I run or do anything high impact, my femur and tibia are coming into contact, resulting in bruising of the bones. These bruises take a much longer time to heal than traditional skin bruises but basically function in the same way. Blood pools and collects at the point of impact and until the surrounding tissues are healed, you have some tenderness and pain. Unfortunately though, bone contusions are sometimes considered the step before fracture and, being such, require a longer healing time, potentially months.

Understanding pain isn’t about just prescribing medication. For Dr. Eugene W. Johnson, it’s important to understand the full scope of your physical problems before administering treatment. 

(NAPSI)At one point in his career, Mike Coach K Krzyzewski never thought he would see this moment. As the USA mens basketball team stood on the podium to receive its 2012 Olympic gold medal, Coach K thought back to a more difficult time, when he was in constant pain.

While pregnancy is a time of joy, it can include some inconveniences such as back pain and muscle strain. 

Arthritis affects more than 46 million Americans and is the number one cause of disability in the United States.  Defined as inflammation of a joint, arthritis is a broad term applied to a range of joint disorders. In most cases, arthritis is characterized by stiffness, swelling and discomfort of the joints.  While there are a variety of types of arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis are most prevalent, affecting millions of Americans.

(StatePoint) Cleaning your home from top to bottom this spring? Do so with care. From falls off ladders to muscle pain, heavy-duty chores can be hazardous to your health and wellness if you’re not careful.

We all know that regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise makes you look and feel good – promoting greater muscle strength, endurance, flexibility, weight control, and cardiovascular fitness.

Those aches and creaks when you roll over in the morning can often become more common as the years go by. Age-related changes in your bones, muscles and joints are a fact of life, but they’re also preventable – don’t assume that those creaking noises and pain are an inevitable part of aging. There are many things you can do to prevent pain, as well as reduce your risk for diseases like osteoporosis and arthritis.

If you or a loved one suffers from psoriasis, a chronic skin condition characterized by a painful, red, scaly rash, you may not realize that the effects may be more than skin deep. Many people with psoriasis develop inflammation below the skin’s surface, in the joints – causing arthritis, joint destruction, and disability. 

Do your knees, hips and other joints snap, crackle and pop when you move? Whether you’re a senior, approaching middle age or a young athlete in your prime, you may have arthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. 

Week 10

(BPT) - Fresh packets of seeds, the dirt between your fingers, and the smell of freshly churned earth – gardening season has officially begun. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a newbie to home planting, gardening is a great activity that provides both physical and mental health benefits.

The Total Joint Program at Northwest Medical Center has earned the Gold Seal of Approval for health care quality.

(NAPSI)—Seven months after joining the Army, Sgt. Ryan McIntosh stepped on an improvised explosive device during a routine orchard-clearing mission in Afghanistan. He came home with a deeper commitment to the uniform, despite losing his right leg below the knee.

I honestly thought Republican legislators would be waking up in cold sweats in the middle of the night worrying about cutting $1.6 billion from Arizona’s budget.

(BPT) - The sun is shining longer every day, telling you that it’s time to get ready for vacations, activities with family and friends and of course, swimsuit season. To help you prepare, there are some simple fitness tips you can follow to look and feel good this summer season.

Northwest Medical Center's (NMC) Total Joint and Spine Surgery programs have each earned a Disease Specific Care Certification and a Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission, a national accreditation and certification organization.

In Al Melvin's op-ed in the September 30 issue of The Explorer, he defends Arizona's educational funding, and his honor, against assaults from a letter writer. It's not the first time we've seen that in these pages. Melvin tends to get defensive when he's criticized, then muddies the waters with distortions and half truths.