David Cooper experienced hip issues in his late 40s, primarily when he slept on his side or walked uphill. He had been seeing a rheumatologist (a specialist in musculoskeletal disease and autoimmune conditions) and taking oral medication and topical pa… Continue reading
Opioid abuse has risen dramatically over the past 20 years and a recent survey from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) paints an alarming picture of how older adults are affected. The survey garnered responses from more than 200 diverse community-bas… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This is the second story in a four-part, weekly series on meditation, including its benefits for pain management, mental health and overall well-being. The first article in the series was Do You Meditate? Here’s Why You Might Want To.) … Continue reading
(Editor’s Note: This video and transcript were previously published by PBS NewsHour.) As medical marijuana (also called cannabis) has become legal in much of the U.S., more older adults are starting to use it to manage pain and opioid addiction. In Ari… Continue reading
Gout, dubbed as the “disease of kings,” afflicts those in midlife most. Here are its causes and cures.
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An increase in opioid drug addiction and overdose deaths during the past several years has prompted many state pharmacy boards, pharmacists and insurance companies to implement new policies that are designed to restrict access and stop abuse of prescri… Continue reading