April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. A time when we pause to remember and honor the millions living with limb loss after an amputation. When advanced wound care strategies are not applied and a wound becomes unmanageable, physicians are
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I rarely have no weekend plans. Between household chores, a laundry list of errands and work left over from the week, the possibility of sleeping in and abandoning my phone feels like a distant dream. I often tell myself that next weekend I’ll pick up a
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Managing Bad Days With Psoriatic Arthritis Managing Bad Days With Psoriatic Arthritis By Frances Downey, as told to Sarah Ludwig Rausch I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 9 years ago. Looking back, I realize that I had the symptoms for quite a while
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Over 40% of all Americans have obesity, a disease that increases a person's risk of experiencing other diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Obesity can be a result of many factors, including genetics, lack of access to certain
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Nearly 25 million Americans play golf, but for those with arthritis, staying in the game can be a challenge. From swinging a club to walking the course, golf relies heavily on joint action — and few things affect your joints like arthritis. As a golfer with
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The practice of medicine goes beyond treating bodily wounds or electrolyte imbalances but also involves understanding and holistically helping patients. To ensure that the health care system functions well, physicians work tirelessly around the clock to
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For starters, occupational therapy for psoriatic arthritis typically follows four simple rules for energy conservation, since fatigue is a common limiting factor, according to Degliuomini. Your therapist should focus on strategies to help you manage fatigue
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Among many vital functions, the skin functions as a barrier to protect the body against mechanical trauma, noxious irritants, infectious pathogens, and excessive fluids. Overexposure of the skin to moisture can compromise the integrity of the barrier,
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Here's how to tell if you're physically exhausted or dealing with mental fatigue — and what to do about it. (Related: How to Get Yourself to Work Out Even When You Really Don't Want To ) Causes and Symptoms of Physical Fatigue The culprits behind physical
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