October 8-14, 2012 - Original Health Articles

Vibration therapy has been shown to reduce the discomfort associated with fibromyalgia and athletic injuries. Now, studies show it may help with arthritis as well. Although fibromyalgia doesn't affect the joints, it is a rheumatoid condition that, like arthritis, causes chronic pain and fatigue.

Recovery times from hip and knee replacement surgeries vary, and even with newer, minimally invasive surgical techniques, you'll need time to heal completely. Here's what to expect. Hip and knee replacement surgeries ease the pain and stiffness of arthritis and improve mobility, but you'll have work to do at home to help your healing along once you leave the hospital.

Crunchy, salty, sweet, creamy, and greasy—that's what most people crave when they feel the need to indulge. So, what are some healthy choices you can make when your cravings call? Check out our list of healthy options to keep from sabotaging your healthy diet.

If your doctor suspects you have rheumatoid arthritis or another autoimmune condition that's affecting your joints, tests will be performed to make a diagnosis and rule out other conditions. Here's what the lab is checking when they examine your blood and synovial fluids.

While some of your social circles will inevitably shrink as you get older, others can easily open up for you, if you stay open to new ideas. Volunteer at a local school, hospital, or community center. Attend lectures at libraries or wellness workshops at medical centers.

Nearly everyone is guilty of being less than honest with themselves at some point. It's an easy behavior to fall into, and can be a hard habit to break. "Lying to yourself is a defense mechanism, designed to help keep us going when things get tough," says Tina B Tessina, Ph.

Final exams, job interviews, public presentations, athletic performances. These events can make anyone anxious for a short time and, in fact, a certain level of anxiety helps us perform better by making us more alert and focused on our task. However, for some individuals, anxiety is a way of life and can be debilitating.

Whether you're on the pill, have an IUD, or use some other form of contraception, practicing birth control can be a nuisance. Depending upon what method you choose, there can be side effects. It costs money. And if you use condoms, it certainly might dampen spontaneity in the bedroom.

Avoiding your next gout attack might depend on what you put in your mouth. That's because many of the foods you eat--and the vitamins and medicines you take--could be gout triggers. So avoiding certain foods, supplements, and medications might help you fend off gout attacks.